sleuthing

Verb

Present participle of sleuth.
The investigation of a crime by a person not officially qualified, such as a policeman.
Investigation, in general.
He was sleuthing out the mysterious scent in the refrigerator.

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It's not like I'm an amateur at this sleuthing business.
Sleuthing mostly, but it didn't take me long to realize that most people give a lot away if you listen and observe profoundly.
Surely such sleuthing and cleverness deserves more reward than hiding in the bushes and watching the dogs of law ineptly do their duty.

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