Mystery Writing Vocab

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Used as proof in a crime

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evidence

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Term for an act violating the law.

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crime

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Something secret and unknown is a ...

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mystery

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Name for someone who investigates crimes?

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detective

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Term for an excuse showing the accused was elsewhere during a crime?

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alibi

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Term for someone harmed or suffering loss?

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victim

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Guess or feeling by a detective not based on facts.

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hunch

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Inner drive causing action?

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motive

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Term for a fact/object aiding in solving mysteries.

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clue

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Another name for a detective?

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sleuth