clue
IPA: kɫˈu
noun
- (now rare) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
- Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
- An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
- Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)
- The board game Cluedo whose goal is to solve the mystery of a fictitious murder.
verb
- To provide with a clue.
- To provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up").
- Alternative form of clew [(transitive) to roll into a ball]
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Examples of "clue" in Sentences
- The determiner is pretty damn big clue.
- Give the benefit of the doubt and assume clue.
- The clues in the section below are not cryptic.
- The clue was in the world of competitive dancing.
- The confusion addressed is the clue to the topic.
- There are no clues to the motives of the hijackers.
- It is similar to a crossword but the clues are on the grid.
- The clue was in the indentation and placement of my comment.
- The team must find the item from the clue to get the next clue.
- Another clue indicating the presence of the volcano was the temperature.
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