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The missing key became a mystery.
What does Mystery mean?
Mystery means something unknown and puzzling.
Dictionary definition
Something unknown or hard to explain, often creating curiosity.
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Mystery in a sentence
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We read a mystery about a hidden map.
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A strong mystery keeps readers asking questions.
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What does mystery mean?
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Mystery
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mis · tuh · ree · strongest beat: mis
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WordMystery.
Partnoun.
MeaningMystery means something unknown and puzzling.
ExampleExample: The missing key became a mystery.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mis · tuh · ree
- Strongest beat
- mis
- Ending
- ree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mis.
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Mystery word family
Base word
mystery
adjective
mysterious
Hard to explain.
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