Classic Whodunit Mysteries

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Piece of evidence discovered in the library [1.2.7]. (4)
• Uniformed officer securing the crime scene. (3)
• The suspect's proof they were elsewhere during the murder. (5)
• A motive of financial deception leading to murder. (5)
• The person of interest who seems a little too nervous. (7)
• Iconic elderly spinster who solves village murders. (6)
• The criminal mastermind's hidden hideout. (4)
• Queen of Crime whose 136th birthday is celebrated on September 15, 2026. (6)

Down

• Gritty genre filled with private eyes and shadows. (4)
• A promising tip for the inspector. (4)
• Famous Belgian detective celebrating a resurgence in 2026. (6)
• The unlawful act that kicks off the entire investigation. (5)
• Toxic substance famously used alongside old lace. (7)
• A colorful fishy distraction meant to mislead the reader. (7)
• The heavy burden carried by the perpetrator. (5)
• The grim event that usually begins a classic whodunit. (5)

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