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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

whodunit

/hwɒdʌnɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does whodunit mean?

noun

A play or novel in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the end, typically a detective story. A mystery story in which the identity of the perpetrator is concealed until the end.

Example

"The whodunit was a huge success, with audiences guessing the killer's identity until the very end."

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