Across
- 3. An unexpected additional victim raising the stakes
- 6. The dramatic moment when the truth is laid bare to all
- 8. A storyteller whose version of events can’t be trusted
- 9. A hidden romance that provides a powerful motive
- 10. A crime scene where seemingly no one could enter or exit
- 14. An isolated weekend gathering where murder strikes
- 15. A fabricated story about one’s whereabouts to dodge suspicion
- 16. A key object that disappears just after the crime
- 19. A secret passage allowing unseen comings and goings
Down
- 1. A local detective often underestimated by suspects
- 2. A menacing warning that escalates the suspense
- 3. An explosive piece of hidden information triggering motives
- 4. The lineup of possible culprits assembled for questioning
- 5. A key timepiece clue revealing the moment of death
- 7. A classic yet often parodied conclusion to many old mysteries
- 11. A seemingly harmless older woman who spots every detail
- 12. A character concealing their true name or background
- 13. A clichéd setting heightening tension and confusion
- 17. Long simmering disputes leading to hidden hostilities
- 18. A deceptive clue that misleads detectives and readers alike