unraveled; unraveling; unravels
Definition of unravel
1a
: to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
b
: to cause to come apart by or as if by separating the threads of
2
: to resolve the intricacy, complexity, or obscurity of : clear up
unravel a mystery
: to become unraveled
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The first known use of unravel was in 1603
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