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noun • a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly | ||||
| 18% | 13 | Type of party in which people play detective | ||
noun • a narrative about a murder and how the murderer is discovered | ||||
| 16% | 12 | Connected to the practice of adapting a stage play into a radio play | ||
adjective satellite • of or relating to adaptation | ||||
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