unsolved
adjective
un·solved
ˌən-ˈsälvd 
-ˈsȯlvd
: not explained, corrected, or dealt with : not solved
an unsolved problem
unsolved math equations
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For now, the strange beads and missing arms remain unsolved, but thanks to JWST, astronomers finally have the images — and the mysteries — to chase.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The tour's website says guests can expect to learn about Lexington's historic buildings, spirits and dead bodies in Gratz Park and unsolved murder cases.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The killing of Nancy Radbil 46 years ago remains unsolved.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Although the rapes went unsolved for decades, authorities were able to make developments in the investigation in 2022 with Cameron becoming a suspect in 2023 after DNA testing found a link between the then-unknown rapist and his daughter, according to ABC.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The tour's website says guests can expect to learn about Lexington's historic buildings, spirits and dead bodies in Gratz Park and unsolved murder cases.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The killing of Nancy Radbil 46 years ago remains unsolved.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Although the rapes went unsolved for decades, authorities were able to make developments in the investigation in 2022 with Cameron becoming a suspect in 2023 after DNA testing found a link between the then-unknown rapist and his daughter, according to ABC.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Unsolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolved. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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