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Synonyms & Antonyms of clue
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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
- vainly searched for a clue to the answer
Synonyms for clue
- cue,
- hint,
- indication,
- inkling,
- intimation,
- lead,
- suggestion
Words Related to clue
Near Antonyms for clue
clue
verb
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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The first known use of clue was circa 1665
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