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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
Mark Cooper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Despite decades of searching, scientists could only gather clues of wind eruptions dating back more than 20,000 years but none more recent.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Drawing on a rare dataset collected in the hours leading up to a massive solar flare, scientists identified a series of changes in the sun's atmosphere that offer new clues about how major eruptions begin.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026
An Aurora murder caught on camera, but with little other clues to go on, has remained a cold case for ten years.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
That’s all there is to it for today’s Quordle clues and answers.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Families with kids will appreciate the paved Room on the Broom trail, themed after the beloved British children’s story and full of clues and charming signage, as well as the chance to search for the wooden Gruffalo statue.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
But if a fox cub is in trouble, there are usually obvious clues that something isn't quite right.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
The remains of two people have been disinterred and will be studied for clues as to how the population of Turu-Aygyr lived at the time.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Noun
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Despite decades of searching, scientists could only gather clues of wind eruptions dating back more than 20,000 years but none more recent.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Drawing on a rare dataset collected in the hours leading up to a massive solar flare, scientists identified a series of changes in the sun's atmosphere that offer new clues about how major eruptions begin.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026
An Aurora murder caught on camera, but with little other clues to go on, has remained a cold case for ten years.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
That’s all there is to it for today’s Quordle clues and answers.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Families with kids will appreciate the paved Room on the Broom trail, themed after the beloved British children’s story and full of clues and charming signage, as well as the chance to search for the wooden Gruffalo statue.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
But if a fox cub is in trouble, there are usually obvious clues that something isn't quite right.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
The remains of two people have been disinterred and will be studied for clues as to how the population of Turu-Aygyr lived at the time.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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That probably was evident from the wall-to-wall FIFA imagery at Kansas City International Airport, which by all indications is dressed up for the World Cup unlike any others in the United States.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Early indications of buying interest on Nasdaq pointed to a roughly 30% jump from the shares’ offering price of $135.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The adaptation of Georgy Demidov’s eponymous novel, set in the Soviet Union in 1937 during Stalin’s Great Purge, tells the story of a young local prosecutor and dedicated communist who starts to question his undying faith in the regime.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Neither tells you whether the result was any good.—
Mark Hull,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Consist good sleep hygiene trains your brain to associate certain cues with rest.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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This is especially true in hybrid environments, where small cues carry more weight.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That philosophy informs the running brand’s product strategy, messaging and partnerships.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Yet the past always informs the present.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Looking for Friday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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University Hospitals advises travelers to assume that all water in developing countries is unsafe, noting that even a luxury hotel may share the same water and sewage system as a poor neighborhood nearby.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Google says Magic Cue suggestions will expand beyond Google’s messaging app to Snapchat, Telegram, and Instagram.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The first step is typically a summons and complaint, which notifies you that legal action has been initiated.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Cindy Kobold, an Arizona Public Service meteorologist, said the technology notifies them about 45 minutes faster on average than the first 911 call.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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