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   mystery

   /ˈmɪst(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain: "the mysteries of outer space" Similar puzzleenigmaconundrumriddlesecretunsolved problemproblemquestionquestion markclosed bookinformal:poser
   • ▪ secrecy or obscurity: "much of her past is shrouded in mystery" Similar secrecydarknessobscurityambiguityambiguousnessuncertaintyimpenetrabilityvaguenessnebulousnessinscrutabilityinscrutablenessunfathomablenessmystiqueromance
   • ▪ a person or thing whose identity or nature is puzzling or unknown: "‘He's a bit of a mystery,’ said Nina"
   • 2. a novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder: "the 1920s murder mystery," Similar thrillerdetective story/novelmurder storyinformal:whodunnit
   • 3. the secret rites of Greek and Roman pagan religion, or of any ancient or tribal religion, to which only initiates are admitted.
   • ▪ the practices, skills, or lore peculiar to a particular trade or activity and regarded as baffling to those without specialized knowledge: "the mysteries of analytical psychology"
   • ▪ the Christian Eucharist. archaic
   • 4. a religious belief based on divine revelation, especially one regarded as beyond human understanding: "the mystery of Christ"
   • ▪ an incident in the life of Jesus or of a saint as a focus of devotion in the Roman Catholic Church, especially each of those commemorated during recitation of successive decades of the rosary: "the first Sorrowful Mystery, the Agony in the Garden"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘mystic presence, hidden religious symbolism’): from Old French mistere or Latin mysterium, from Greek mustērion; related to mystic.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMYSTERY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   They never cleared up the mystery of the missing money. He was a man of mystery - erased from the history books. I'm afraid it's a fathomless mystery. There was a feel of mystery about the place. Why anyone buys music with such insipid lyrics is a mystery.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mysteryMystery Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word mystery, from a hidden religious truth to a puzzle or enigma. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mysteryMYSTERY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Mystery definition: anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown. See examples of MYSTERY used in a sentence.

6. time.com › collection › best-mystery-thriller-booksThe 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time

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   • Why Mystery Books Are So Satisfying. by Tana French.
   • The Woman in White. by Wilkie Collins.
   • Crime and Punishment. by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
   • The Leavenworth Case. by Anna Katharine Green.

7. reedsy.com › discovery › blogThe 30 Best Mystery Books of All Time | Reedsy Discovery

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   • And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It’s impossible to talk about mystery novels without immediately thinking of the legendary Agatha Christie.
   • The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. Raymond Chandler’s idea of mystery strays from conventions — for him it’s less about the intricate plot and more about the atmosphere and characters.
   • Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Perhaps better known by its major motion picture adaptation, Gone Girl is the ultimate mystery puzzle for the modern media age.
   • The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain. The Postman Always Rings Twice is often lauded the most important crime book of the 20th century, and it's not hard to see why.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mystery_fictionMystery fiction - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the definition, origins, and types of mystery fiction, a genre of literature where the nature of an event, usually a crime, remains mysterious until the end. Explore the works of influential authors such as Poe, Conan Doyle, Christie, and Ellery Queen.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMYSTERY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MYSTERY meaning: 1. something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood: 2. a book, film…. Learn more.