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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
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
While nearly all four of those women had been rumored to be among the cast for some time, Sony did give us a few more clues as to what other real-life characters might get some prominent roles in the films.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
For one thing, a smart assumption would be that each one belongs to a different group, and this can clue us in to what each group’s theme is.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Aside from the clues hidden in her house and office, Price now had to design and build the spaceship itself.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
While nearly all four of those women had been rumored to be among the cast for some time, Sony did give us a few more clues as to what other real-life characters might get some prominent roles in the films.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
So, cluing them in about this part of you will help them and you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
For one thing, a smart assumption would be that each one belongs to a different group, and this can clue us in to what each group’s theme is.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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Early indications, as the paddlers approached, were that the breakwaters had done an exceptional job, at least, of recruiting gulls and cormorants.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, there’s no indication SpaceX is working on SRM-capable satellites.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three people familiar with the situation told Semafor that Hurley reached out to an email address the reporter believed belonged to the former mayor of New York.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Heidi Klum kept fans guessing all day with hints about her 2025 Halloween costume.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the ongoing government shutdown has also delayed the September jobs report, a key piece of data that typically helps inform Fed decisions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Exercise is another powerful cue for your body clock and an excellent way to improve sleep quality.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Light from the sun serves as the external cue to resynchronize the master clock.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Drivers are advised to slow down, use caution, and carry winter emergency kits, while outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to prepare for rapidly changing and potentially dangerous weather conditions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Springer advised his teammates simply to be themselves.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And indeed, Tourneur and Lewton were masters of suggestion, partially because of the Hays Code, and partially because of their low budgets.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jordan gets an opportunity to correct Mike’s false onscreen suggestion that type-one diabetes has to do with eating habits.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Bergen County Board of Elections had a 3-3 party line deadlock in a vote over whether to notify the affected voters, the outlet reported.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after notifying next of kin.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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