deductionan important method Sherlock Holmes uses to solve mysteries
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The deriving of a conclusion by reasoning."Holmes used his powers of deduction to solve the case."
A deduction of the amount of tax that is due."Her accountant made several deductions on her tax return."
evidenceproof that Sherlock Holmes collects to solve cases
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Information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid."Herbert presented evidence to support his theory."
cluehint or indication that Sherlock Holmes seeks to find the truth
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A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery."Sherlock Holmes put together the clues to solve the murder mystery."
crimsona color often used to describe scenes and items in the book
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A rich deep red color inclining to purple."The crimson sunset cast long shadows across the field."
alibia statement a suspect uses as evidence they were not at the scene of the crime
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A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place."The man had a solid alibi, he was at work during the time of the crime."