as in indications
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
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
But even though police have not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive, there are enough clues to give us some inkling about what transpired.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 2 June 2026
With early clues likely from Orange County but final tallies days or weeks away, Kornacki says California’s marathon count mirrors a new audience craving raw, real-time political data.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Use these clues to narrow down your guesses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But how this week goes could provide some clues and indicate areas where the roster needs work, and the coaching staff and scouting department need to dig deeper to find solutions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
As for what the beer may have tasted like, Arbøll said there are some clues.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Noun
Juan Francisco Magdaleno Gomez A T-Mobile receipt with the surname Gomez and a notebook with an email address provided clues to the identity of a man whose body was found on June 28, 2022.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
But even though police have not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive, there are enough clues to give us some inkling about what transpired.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 2 June 2026
With early clues likely from Orange County but final tallies days or weeks away, Kornacki says California’s marathon count mirrors a new audience craving raw, real-time political data.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Use these clues to narrow down your guesses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But how this week goes could provide some clues and indicate areas where the roster needs work, and the coaching staff and scouting department need to dig deeper to find solutions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
As for what the beer may have tasted like, Arbøll said there are some clues.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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Keytruda alone has 44 indications and generated more than $30 billion in sales for Merck last year.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Netflix tells Variety the game will be updated daily throughout the World Cup with new challenges and features tied into the real events and results of the tournament.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Navalny tells the story of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader whose poisoning by Putin operatives in August 2020 nearly killed him.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The device guides the insects using ultraviolet light and vibration cues.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Daylength is one of the most reliable environmental cues available to an organism.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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This philosophy informs the organization’s experiential learning division, known as the Soulship Academy or Light School.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But the spirit of McCartney’s meticulous recent archival projects now informs the message of his new music.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The space uses deep greens, wood, bronze touches, and hints of kelp forests to create a warm and distinctive atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Noun
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There’s also a useful guide to Lisbon with some genuinely off-radar suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren and lots of policy wonks have suggestions to help workers hit by automation.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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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Meta already notifies parents when their teens discuss self-harm or suicide on Instagram.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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