The detective pieced together the clues like a puzzle.

Meaning: The detective was able to solve the mystery by fitting all the clues together, just like you fit the pieces of a puzzle together to form a picture.

Choice of Words: Pieced means to join pieces together. Puzzle refers to a game or problem that involves putting pieces together to form a whole picture.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The detective carefully examined the clues, searching for the truth.
• Clues lead detective to truth.
• The detective followed the clues diligently, determined to solve the mystery.
• The detective carefully examined the crime scene, searching for clues.
• Diligent detective uncovered hidden clues diligently.
• Clues led detective to solve case.
• The detective's keen eyes scanned the room, searching for clues.
• The clever detective solved the mysterious puzzle.
• Detective's sharp observation solved the puzzle.
• Clues hidden like tiny treasures.