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Mystery words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mystery | secrets or crimes to be solved |
| Crime | something that is against the law |
| Detective | the person that solves crimes |
| Sleuth | another name for detective |
| Culprit | the person guilty of the crime |
| Victim | the one injured during a crime |
| Clues | evidence that help solve the crime |
| Evidence | something that furnishes the proof |
| Motive | the reason that someone commits a crime |
| Suspects | one that may have committed the crime |
| Guilt | the fact that someone committed a crime |
| Innocence | freedom from guilt |
| Alibi | an excuse offered by the accused person |
| Suspence | a state of anxiety,excitement,fear |
| Antagonist | the bad guy |
| Protagonist | the main character--the good guy--usually the detective in a mystery |