clue in

verb

clued in; clueing in or cluing in; clues in
Synonyms of clue innext
informal
: to give information to (someone)
The public should be clued in to what's happening.
often + on
She'll clue you in on the latest news.
often used as clued in
He's totally clued in on the latest computer developments.

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As if her affinity for mystery, for tracking clues in her true crime books or on the news, were finally surfacing in the real world. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 According to multiple outlets, sources who are clued in on the talks suggested that the Amazon entrepreneur would receive equity in Liverpool if a deal is struck with Bhatia’s group. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 July 2026 You’re clued in to your next great undertaking during the Cancer new moon! Usa Today, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Once you are done daydreaming about reality TV contestants rocking out on a keytar, search for more clues in the season 28 Big Brother house images below. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clue in

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“Clue in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clue%20in. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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