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Noun: sleuth  slooth
  1. A detective who follows a trail
    "The sleuth carefully examined the crime scene for clues";
    - sleuthhound
Verb: sleuth  slooth
  1. Watch, observe, or inquire secretly
    "The detective sleuthed around the suspect's house for clues";
    - spy, stag, snoop

Derived forms: sleuthed, sleuthing, sleuths

Type of: detective, monitor, supervise, watchdog

Encyclopedia: Sleuth