Mystery Words

What is an excuse that an accused person uses to show they were not at the scene of the crime?

• Alibi

• Breakthrough

• Clue

• Deduction

What is a discovery that helps solve the crime?

• Mystery

• Breakthrough

• Evidence

• Hunch

What is a fact or object that gives information toward solving the crime?

• Clue

• Red herring

• Motive

• Suspect

What is an action that breaks the law?

• Deduction

• Crime

• Mystery

• Sleuth

What is drawing a conclusion called?

• Alibi

• Deduction

• Evidence

• Hunch

Who is an investigator looking for and gathering clues?

• Detective

• Suspect

• Witness

• Motive

What is a thing or statement that helps to prove who committed the crime?

• Clue

• Evidence

• Red herring

• Mystery

What is a guess or feeling not based on facts?

• Hunch

• Alibi

• Breakthrough

• Sleuth

What is a reason that a person does something, which can include anger, hatred, love, or greed?

• Mystery

• Motive

• Clue

• Evidence

What is something that is unknown?

• Mystery

• Deduction

• Suspect

• Witness