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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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Brain imaging results from this latest study, which are still being analyzed, may offer further clues as to why the treatment worked.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 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
While talking with McAfee on Tuesday, Kelce joked about taking a page from his fiancé, Taylor Swift, the superstar singer who loves giving her fans Easter egg clues.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Brain imaging results from this latest study, which are still being analyzed, may offer further clues as to why the treatment worked.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 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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The Homeland Security spokesperson said Ramsingh’s account was false, but provided no indication of how the agency had sought to verify that.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tisch said there is no indication that the incident was related to the war with Iran.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of publishing that letter, Guerra said the state Democratic Party should have gone straight to releasing the VOTER Index and framing it simply as an opportunity to inform voters about the state of the race for governor.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take a cue from Khaite’s SS26 show and wear yours with a breezy midi skirt, crisp button-up, and lightweight knit for the ultimate in-between-season outfit formula.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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And right on cue, spring’s best new menswear seems to match that more relaxed mood.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s why Melnick advises senior clients to pack a blanket.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The assessment led analysts at the CIA, the State Department and the Pentagon all to advise the White House against proceeding with the operation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shvo has previously swatted away suggestions that his relationship with BVK was strained or that the pension fund was looking to replace him.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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What rubs us the wrong way is the suggestion that this proposal is purely about sustainability.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These controls monitor hundreds of process variables and notify operators if conditions drift outside target levels.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, interim letters to notify owners of the safety risks are set to be mailed out in the coming months.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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