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- DictionaryClue/klo͞o/
noun
- 1. a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery: "police officers are still searching for clues"
- 2. a verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle: "a long-pondered clue in a half-completed crossword"
verb
- 1. inform someone about a particular matter: informal "Stella had clued her in about Peter"
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noun. ˈklü. Synonyms of clue. 1. : something that guides through an intricate procedure or maze of difficulties. specifically : a piece of evidence that leads one toward the solution of a problem. 2. : idea, notion. had no clue what he meant. clue. 2 of 2. verb. clued; clueing or cluing. transitive verb. 1. : to provide with a clue. 2.
a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery: look for a clue Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl. give someone a clue I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue. Fewer examples.
clue. verb. us / kluː / uk / kluː / present participle clueing or cluing | past tense and past participle clued. to write or create clues for something such as a crossword (= a game in which you have to write words in a pattern of black and white squares) or other game:
noun. anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.: It is up to Aurora to piece together the clues and solve the murder before she becomes the next victim. a phrase or word provided as a hint to help find an answer or response in a crossword puzzle, on a game show, etc.:
4 days ago · clue in American English. (kluː) (verb clued, cluing) noun. 1. anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc. 2. clew (sense 2), clew (sense 3), clew (sense 4) transitive verb. 3. to direct or point out by a clue.
A clue is a piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, or it's a slight hint. When you’re in the dark about the surprise party your friends are planning, they'll say, “She doesn’t have a clue !” When you first join the police force, you’re mostly just walking the beat.
noun. /kluː/ Idioms. an object, a piece of evidence or some information that helps the police solve a crime. The burglar left no clues. clue about something They are searching for clues about the kidnapping. clue (as) to something The police think the CCTV recording may offer clues to the identity of the killer. Extra Examples.