| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BLACKMAIL | Basis of many a mystery. |
| anthraquinone | A yellow crystalline compound obtained by oxidation of anthracene. It is the basis of many natural and synthetic dyes |
| LOSS | Basis for many a claim |
| CARR | Writer of many a mystery. |
| DINNERPARTY | Setting of many a murder mystery |
| CYANIDE | Cause of death in many a murder mystery |
