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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The researchers found another clue in net-proton yields measured across rapidity in photonuclear collisions. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 After a month of mulling over the proof’s ideas, Levy clued in to the reason that their ad hoc method worked. Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 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 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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