die Rätselspur
Translation
trail of clues, mystery trail, riddle trail
Examples
Die Detektive folgten der Rätselspur.
The detectives followed the trail of clues.
Grammar Patterns
to follow a trail of clues ((sth.dat)) Die Detektive folgten der Rätselspur.
Similar Words
Hinweis (hint), Indiz (clue)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rätsel' (riddle, puzzle) and 'Spur' (track, trail). Literally a 'riddle track'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a detective following a trail made of question marks (?) on the ground.