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
Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
Haunted by her own traumas and hidden scars, Kitts struggles to piece together the clues and separate Raevyn’s madness from an even more troubling reality.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Tap a clue to see a headshot or get more details.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
Haunted by her own traumas and hidden scars, Kitts struggles to piece together the clues and separate Raevyn’s madness from an even more troubling reality.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Mercury’s clash with Chiron will help clue you into the cause.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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Meanwhile, there was no immediate indication that any parts of the Quick Reaction Force fleet would be moved out of Southern California.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Including Tuesday night’s upcoming game in Buffalo, Vancouver has only been favoured in four of its last 11 games since trading Quinn Hughes, which is a strong indication that, on paper, the team is overmatched nearly every game.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Players can provide hints or hold fast but will end up pissing the duo off either way.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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This burgundy option brings a hint of holiday cheer while looking sophisticated.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Comfort, convenience, and personalization consistently outrank status cues, signaling that luxury in 2026 is defined by how a journey feels, not just how it’s priced.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Users can personalize Fuzzlets stories and songs, and create musical cards, holiday messages and short-form videos built around positive emotional cues.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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