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
Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The hawk clued into a human signal, in a human system, that was multiple steps removed from its target.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Erin Neil, New Yorker, 8 July 2025
That's not counting a mystery player, whose identity is being teased with clues over on the show's Instagram page.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Noun
This will help clue you in on who is ready for larger conversations.
—Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The hawk clued into a human signal, in a human system, that was multiple steps removed from its target.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Verb
Name Drop: Guess the identity of a notable person in six clues.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 8 July 2025
That's not counting a mystery player, whose identity is being teased with clues over on the show's Instagram page.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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And if these fits are any indication, the rest of ESSENCE Festival 2025 is shaping up to be just as unforgettable.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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This is an indication of their increasing success, with AYM branching out and having junior teams in local leagues.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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In Pakistan, her mother told her to set aside any pocket money and, once it’s accumulated, buy 24-karat gold coins.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Post-Earnings Positioning: Conversely, traders can wait for the earnings announcement and then evaluate the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to inform their subsequent trading actions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For over 50 years, Travel + Leisure has informed and inspired millions of travelers, offering practical advice, essential travel news, and personal narratives from our network of on-the-ground writers around the world.—
Jamie Hergenrader,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This is a great moment to pay attention to your baby and learn their hunger cues, which will help you to determine when to feed and how much later on.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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When your mind is sharp, fatigue becomes your cue rather than your downfall.—
Akin Akinpelu,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Redmond advises measuring the length, width, and height of your space, then determining where your sofa will be situated.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Millions of people across the United States have been advised to limit outdoors activity amid concerns over high air pollution levels.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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On July 2, the Morgan Hill Police Department was notified that a body had been found at Woodchoppers Flat Picnic area, according to court filings.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Hazeltine’s law firm, Glaser Weil, notified Poway officials Tuesday in a letter that Hazeltine may sue the city, potentially for $1 million or more, to seek compensation.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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