Mystery Vocabulary

the people who are believed to have committed or taken part in the crime: who did it

• sleuth

• suspects

• victim

• witness

someone who saw the crime happen or knows something about it and can provide information

• sleuth

• suspects

• victim

• witness

a person who attempts to solve a mystery by gathering helpful clues and information

• sleuth

• suspects

• victim

• witness

someone who is harmed or suffers because of the crime/mystery

• sleuth

• suspects

• victim

• witness

a story, excuse, or person a suspect uses to prove they were not near the crime; cover story

• mystery

• alibi

• crime

• clues

an action committed that is against the law

• mystery

• alibi

• crime

• clues

a story or genre that focuses on solving a crime or unusual event

• mystery

• alibi

• crime

• clues

a fact or object that helps solve the crime

• mystery

• alibi

• crime

• clues

a state or feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

• motive

• deduction

• logic

• suspense

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

• motive

• deduction

• logic

• suspense