Mystery
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a puzzle or enigma. A genre of fiction dealing with solving crimes or uncovering secrets.
“The disappearance of the ancient civilisation remains an unsolved mystery.”
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Contains Y twice; -ERY ending pattern
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12 points; double Y provides unique strategic options
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