The clever detective solved the puzzling mystery.

Meaning: An intelligent and skilled detective successfully figured out the confusing and difficult-to-understand crime.

Choice of Words: Clever means intelligent and skillful. Detective is a person whose job is to investigate crimes. Solved means to find the answer to a problem or mystery. Puzzling means confusing or difficult to understand. Mystery is something that is difficult to explain or understand.

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The brilliant detective unraveled the perplexing enigma.

Meaning: This means that the detective was very smart and was able to figure out the mystery that was confusing to others. It's like saying, The very smart detective figured out the mystery that no one else could.

Choice of Words: Brilliant means very intelligent. Detective is someone who investigates crimes and solves mysteries. Unraveled means to solve or figure out something that is confusing. Perplexing means confusing or difficult to understand. Enigma is something that is mysterious or difficult to understand. When you put them together, this sentence is about a very intelligent detective who solved a confusing mystery.

The astute investigator deciphered the enigmatic conundrum.

Meaning: This means that the investigator was wise and was able to figure out the mystery that was confusing to others. It's like saying, The wise investigator figured out the mystery that no one else could.

Choice of Words: Astute means having good judgment and insight. Investigator is someone who investigates crimes and solves mysteries. Deciphered means to solve or figure out something that is difficult to understand. Enigmatic means mysterious or difficult to understand. Conundrum is a puzzle or problem that is difficult to solve. When you put them together, this sentence is about a wise investigator who solved a difficult mystery.

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