unravel
verb/ʌnˈrævəl/
Frequency rank: #10,796 most common English word
Meaning
to investigate and solve something complex or confusing; to undo twisted or tangled threads.
Example sentence
The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery surrounding the missing painting.
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