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whodunit

noun

A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

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Word length
8
Starts with
W
Ends with
T
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/

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Definitions

noun

  1. A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

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