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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

culprit

/kʌlˈprɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does culprit mean?

noun

A person who has committed a crime or done something wrong. A person or thing that is responsible for a problem or difficulty.

Example

"The police were looking for the culprit behind the break-in."

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