clue in

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 + 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.

Examples of clue in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

The first 12 Down clues in this puzzle are blank, marked only by [—]. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 17 Sep. 2026

In the wake of Nancy’s disappearance, the Guthrie family and authorities searched for clues in the case and repeatedly asked the public for help. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

As opposed to mapping out everything, and knowing when to put clues in the right place. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for clue in

• bruin
• dewan
• ruin
• siouan