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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Recent Examples of clue
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025
Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Jake looked back over a decade’s worth of Denis stating his desire to one day direct Bond and there is some lovely detail – the clues were there from the start.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025
Verb
The episode also clued us into Amber’s painful past as a teen runaway and kidnapping victim, offering some important context to explain her actions.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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If the 2025 Finals were any indication, the league is in capable hands.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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If this one was any indication, Charlotte’s reputation as a soccer town will only be burnished by its piece of this event (there are 32 teams playing in a total of 63 matches around the country in the month-long event).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
Verb
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In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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There is no single blueprint for what a sporting director should look like, but multiple sources have told The Athletic that Newcastle are leaning towards the architect model: someone to direct all football operations.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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While few details were shared at the time, there were hints that the podcast would soon be relaunching.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Verb
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However, not all states have the same laws, so in most joint legal custody arrangements, both parents must be informed of and agree to major medical and mental health decisions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Are there any that stand out as being particularly challenging to soundtrack? Hastings: There were definitely cues that were more challenging.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Puppies learn social cues, communication skills, and boundaries from both their mother and siblings.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Brown’s 1962 how-to guide for modern single women to dominate both in relationships and at the office was radical in one way, advising women to cherish being single rather than seeing it as a sign of their deficiency.—
Alice Bolin
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The small leaping of muscles, the suggestion of strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Recently, the Trump administration formally notified Congress of its plans to reorganize the State Department.—
Olivia Enos,
National Review,
16 June 2025
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The 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek actor filed a request for an emergency custody order modification, accusing Turner-Smith of enrolling Juno in a school without notifying him.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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