whodunnit

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who·dun·it

or who·dun·nit (ho͞o-dŭn′ĭt)

n. Informal

A story dealing with a crime and its solution; a detective story.

[Alteration of who done it?]

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whodunnit

(huːˈdʌnɪt) or

whodunit

(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) informal a novel, play, etc, concerned with a crime, usually murder

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CAN YOU SOLVE IT?

Devised by Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, their attempts to stage an old-school whodunnit generates consistent laughter throughout the show.

Being Wrong feels so right for audience

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Viewers will solve crimes; TELEVISION

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Chillingly compelling TV

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