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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 clues
James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Use these clues to narrow down your guesses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Like many of the telltale clues that will help Blanc solve the case, the resemblance is hiding in plain sight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Adam Raine's suicide led his parents, Matt and Maria Raine, to search for clues on his phone.
—Melissa Rudy , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Those figures should tell us, or at least offer clues, as to how the summer’s transfer business was paid for, and whether more spending will be possible come January.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Use these clues to narrow down your guesses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Like many of the telltale clues that will help Blanc solve the case, the resemblance is hiding in plain sight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Adam Raine's suicide led his parents, Matt and Maria Raine, to search for clues on his phone.
—Melissa Rudy , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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Time is read vertically, calendar indications horizontally, giving the dial a legible and recognizable face.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The movie tells the true story of Joe Scaravella, played by actor-producer Vince Vaughn, his restaurant Enoteca Maria and its staff of nonnas.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Chloe x Mother capsule evokes the swinging spirit of the 1960s, taking cues from the sisters’ favorite vintage finds and the on-screen stars who defined the decade.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Employees look to leaders for cues.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The video was picked apart by people looking for some hints as to the shooter’s motivation or politics.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Swifties also took note of a few extremely subtle hints Swift made during her appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, indicating a Super Bowl performance could be in her future.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, several team sources confirmed that the bulk of the Sky’s internal communication has been focused on her criticism of teammates and suggestions of a lack of overall talent on the roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The group goes through suggestions for the coming year.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Israel requires doctors applying for the missions to be physically present in Israel or Jordan — a crossing point for many to Israel and Gaza — just before the mission starts, but notifies them only hours in advance if they are approved, says Syed.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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