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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“Clue in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clue%20in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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