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noun • something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained • a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie | ||||||||
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noun • a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie | ||||||||
Detective Stories Crossword Clue
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MYSTERIES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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MYSTERIES
Updated: October 11, 2023
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