clue in
phrasal verb
clued in; clueing in or cluing in; clues in
informal
: to give information to (someone)
The public should be clued in to what's happening.
—often + onShe'll clue you in on the latest news.
—often used as clued inHe's totally clued in on the latest computer developments.
Examples of clue in in a Sentence
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Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Easter eggs Throughout her career Swift has been known for leaving little clues in music videos, award acceptance speeches, live performances, interviews and even her outfits that hint at what is coming next from her.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2024
Noam Galai / Getty Images Swift is known for using her award show outfits as a way to clue in fans about her upcoming projects.
—NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
Ten months after the homicide, the Murder Squad began looking for clues in a very public place.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Easter eggs Throughout her career Swift has been known for leaving little clues in music videos, award acceptance speeches, live performances, interviews and even her outfits that hint at what is coming next from her.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2024
Noam Galai / Getty Images Swift is known for using her award show outfits as a way to clue in fans about her upcoming projects.
—NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
Ten months after the homicide, the Murder Squad began looking for clues in a very public place.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Clue in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clue%20in. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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