A book whose plot is about the investigation and solving of crime (9,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETECTIVESTORY A book whose plot is about the investigation and solving of crime (9,5) (14)
6% PISTOL Plot is about a weapon (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Sep 13, 2026
6% AUDIT Accountant's investigation of the books (5)
6% DET Abbr. for a crime investigator (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 6, 2026
5% ACRE Plot measure (4) Wall Street Journal Sep 26, 2026
5% CASES Investigations recorded by Watson (5) Universal Sep 25, 2026
5% LAMBENT Light regret about book (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Sep 21, 2026
5% ARSON Fiery crime (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 21, 2026
5% GRAPH Result of plotting (5) Universal Sep 16, 2026
5% WATSON Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John ___ (crime-solving duo) (6)
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