Clue

Quick meaning: Clue is a noun meaning (now rare) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.

Meaning

(now rare) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.

More Meanings

1. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
2. An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
3. Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)
4. (crosswording) The text that indicates an answer in a crossword puzzle.
5. To provide with a clue.
6. To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").
7. Alternative form of clew.

Example Sentences

Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening.

Give me a clue because the question is too vague.

The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should".

I had little clue that I was being carefully monitored by the CCTV.

Word Forms

• clues
• cluing
• clueing
• clued

Synonyms for clue

Depending on context, synonyms include hint, indication, suggestion, signature, idea, cue.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clew, cue, hint, track, key, lantern.

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