Mystery & Detective Word Search — Answers & Solved Grid
Complete answer key for the mystery & detective word search puzzle. All 9 hidden mystery & detective words located on the grid below, plus a free printable version, FAQ, and 0 more mystery & detective puzzles to play.
Words
9
Letters
58
Grid
12×12
Longest
DETECTIVE
Solved Grid
Word List (9)
- CLUESr2, c11 ↓
- CRIMESr6, c1 ↓
- SOLVEr6, c7 ↓
- SUSPECTr2, c12 ↓
- KILLERr9, c4 ↑
- DETECTIVEr10, c10 ↑
- MURDERr5, c9 ↓
- SECRETr1, c8 ↓
- EVIDENCEr12, c3 ↑
Frequently Asked
How many words are in the Mystery & Detective word search?
There are 9 hidden words in the Mystery & Detective word search puzzle.
What is the longest word in the Mystery & Detective word search?
The longest word is DETECTIVE (9 letters).
What is the shortest word in the Mystery & Detective word search?
The shortest word is CLUES (5 letters).
Where can I print the Mystery & Detective word search for free?
Use the printable version at /print/mystery-puzzle-word-search-2026-05-10 — opens a print-ready page you can save as PDF or print directly.
Is the Mystery & Detective word search free?
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