as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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as in to inform
to give information to
would you clue him in on the plan?
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Recent Examples of clue
Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
If symptoms resolve after avoiding dairy, that's another clue to the diagnosis.6
In some areas, a breath test is available to diagnose lactose intolerance.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Another Florida secret those of us who live here are clued into is that some of our most beautiful and laid-back beaches are far closer to Georgia than Miami.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Laugh Lines: Test your knowledge of classic New Yorker cartoons..
Name Drop: Guess the identity of a notable person in six clues.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
If symptoms resolve after avoiding dairy, that's another clue to the diagnosis.6
In some areas, a breath test is available to diagnose lactose intolerance.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Verb
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Another Florida secret those of us who live here are clued into is that some of our most beautiful and laid-back beaches are far closer to Georgia than Miami.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Sky News reported that Doyle had given no indication of pleas when the charges were read to the court.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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More recently, the brand has ventured into makeup — infusing its bestsellers with hints of color and forging the way for the skinification of makeup.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Scientists in Taiwan looking for a ninth planet in the solar system claim to have found hints of it in archive images of the night sky taken by long-dead infrared telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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So, the emotional cues that were easy to pick up in face-to-face interactions now require more attention.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Taking cues from John le Carré and Michael Powell, Anderson constructs an espionage family drama about the battle for the soul of capitalism that just so happens to be his funniest movie in years.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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