Synonyms of clue

clue 1 of 3

noun

ˈklü 

as in indication

a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)

vainly searched for a clue to the answer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indication
• hint
• cue
• suggestion
• idea
• sign
• inkling
• lead
• intimation
• suspicion
• glimpse
• evidence
• mention
• implication
• breath
• whiff
• scent
• tip
• inference
• glimmer
• signal
• allusion
• hunch
• key
• inspiration
• assistance
• wind
• insinuation
• symptom
• token
• intuition
• notion
• pointer
• innuendo
• flicker
• prompt
• nod
• guidepost
• premonition
• wink
• feeling
• telltale
• denotation
• omen
• tip-off
• presentiment
• harbinger
• overtone
• portent
• foretaste
• presage
• foreboding
• mark
• augury
• prefigurement
• foreshadower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solution
• answer

clue

2 of 3

verb (1)

as in to tell

Related Words

• tell
• inform
• advise
• notify
• enlighten
• brief
• instruct
• fill in
• familiarize
• wise (up)
• acquaint
• apprise
• address
• get through (to)
• call
• reach
• phone
• contact
• telephone
• ring (up)
• communicate (with)
• buzz
• get
• keep up (with)

clue (in)

3 of 3

verb (2)

as in to inform

to give information to

would you clue him in on the plan?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inform
• tell
• advise
• instruct
• brief
• wise (up)
• teach
• catch up
• apprise
• fill in
• let someone know
• hip
• familiarize
• educate
• verse
• enlighten
• notify
• acquaint
• alert
• disclose (to)
• announce (to)
• clear
• keep (someone) posted
• convince
• assure
• advertise
• lecture
• reassure
• certify
• warrant
• school
• tutor
• disillusion
• disabuse
• disenchant
• undeceive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mislead
• misinform

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clue

Noun

Understanding underlying developmental differences in the brain could give scientists better clues on how to support autistic people. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

How perimenopause actually shows up Perimenopause typically starts around age 47, and the biggest early clue is a change in menstrual cycles. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Verb

Julia’s mixed medium mural hanging on her family room wall clues us into her cluttered, frenzied mindset. — Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026

But that’s to be expected in an RS model, and, again, the bodywork definitely clues us in. — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing clue

• clue (in)