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| 1. | [ noun ] something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained | |
| Synonyms: | enigma closed_book secret | |
| Examples: | "how it got out is a mystery" "it remains one of nature's secrets" |
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| Related terms: | perplexity perplex | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (writing) a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie | |
| Synonyms: | mystery_story whodunit | |
| Related terms: | story detective_story murder_mystery | |
| Similar spelling: |
mastery mysterious masterly mycteria muster Mister Mester master |
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