sleuthing

/ˈsluːθɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of investigating or searching for information, like a detective.
    • The journalist did some serious sleuthing to uncover the truth.
    • Her online sleuthing helped find the missing cat.
    • With a little sleuthing, we discovered the old map in the attic.
adjective
  1. Related to or involving investigation or detective work.
    • The sleuthing team spent hours examining the clues.
    • His sleuthing skills helped solve the mystery.
    • She has a sleuthing instinct that makes her great at puzzles.