Mystery Vocabulary List
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alibi
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an excuse for not being somewhere or doing something
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clue
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something that helps a person to find something or to solve a mystery
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culprit
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a person accused of, charged with, or guilty of a crime or fault
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deduction
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a conclusion reached by reasoning
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deerstalker
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a close-fitting hat with a visor at the front and the back and with earflaps that may be worn up or down
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fingerprint
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the unique pattern of marks made by pressing the tip of a finger on a surface
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forensic
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relating to the use of scientific knowledge or methods in solving crimes
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investigate
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to study by close examination and questioning
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magnifying glass
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a lens that makes something seen through it appear larger than it actually is
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motive
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a reason for doing something
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red herring
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something unimportant that is used to stop people from noticing or thinking about something important
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sleuth
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someone who looks for information to solve crimes : detective
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suspect
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a person who is thought to be guilty of something
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witness
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a person who sees or otherwise has personal knowledge of something
