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

That gives the Oakland Democrat considerable power to kill even politically popular measures, and that means stakeholders pay close attention for any clue toward her disposition on bills. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Investigators are doing their own analysis of the call in order to determine whether there may be any further clues gleaned, according to officials. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Verb

Julia’s mixed medium mural hanging on her family room wall clues us into her cluttered, frenzied mindset. — Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026

But that’s to be expected in an RS model, and, again, the bodywork definitely clues us in. — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing clue

• clue (in)