whodunit
Example Sentences
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But “Wake Up Dead Man” is a funny gothic whodunit in which the twist is an ending that squeezes out a tear.
From Los Angeles Times
I like thrillers that work a little theology into the plot: the mysteries of a crime — not just whodunit, but a whydunit — can throw a little light on the mysteries of creation and existence.
From Los Angeles Times
Another set of noteworthy entries from 2025 engage with classic whodunit scenarios.
Thomas knew early on that the show, which portrays solved crimes in a whodunit format, should feel like storytelling around a campfire, according to senior producer Vince Sherry.
A whodunit is a bit like a basketball game: The last few minutes are all that really matter.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
