Synonyms of clue

clue 1 of 2

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 2

verb

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)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clue

Noun

One possible clue lies in the fact that the moringa tree in particular held a special symbolic significance to ancient Egyptians. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Physical and behavioral signs are also presented as clues to the position, condition, and intentions of an enemy army. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

But instead of aspiring to be their white-collar parents, they’re clued into the growing industry of influencers. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026

The second comes later, after Ashley, feeling the toll of the emotional manipulation, clues him into her new scheme, which occurred to her earlier that day. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing clue

• clue (in)