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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

whodunits

/ˈhuːdʌnɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does whodunits mean?

noun

A type of fiction, especially a detective story, in which the identity of the criminal is not revealed until the end. A whodunit is a mystery story that requires the reader or listener to solve the crime.

Example

"The new whodunit novel by Agatha Christie was a huge success, keeping readers guessing until the very end."

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