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    clue
    [klo͞o]
    noun
    clues (plural 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"
      • a fact or idea that serves as a guide or aid in a task or problem:
        "archaeological evidence can give clues about the past"
    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
    clues (third person present)
    1. inform someone about a particular matter:
      "Stella had clued her in about Peter"
    Origin
    late Middle English: variant of clew. The original sense was ‘a ball of thread’; hence one used to guide a person out of a labyrinth. clue dates from the early 17th century.
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    noun
    1. a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery:
      hint
      indication
      sign
      signal
      pointer
      guide
      suggestion
      intimation
      trace
      indicator
      lead
      tip
      tip-off
      piece of evidence
      piece of information
    2. a verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle:
      question
      problem
      puzzle
      riddle
      poser
      conundrum
      cryptic clue
    verb
    1. inform someone about a particular matter:
      inform
      notify
      prime
      let know
      make aware
      give information
      familiarize with
      make familiar with
      acquaint with
      keep up to date
      keep posted
     
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    Define clue. clue synonyms, clue pronunciation, clue translation, English dictionary definition of clue. n. Something that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem or mystery. tr.v. clued , clue·ing or clu·ing , clues To give guiding information:...

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    What is a clue in a sentence?
    He sat down at a table near the door and searched the minds of the dancers for a clue to the meaning of what he saw. Clue definition: anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.. See examples of CLUE used in a sentence.

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    What is a clue in a crossword?
    A clue is an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime. A clue in a crossword or game is information which is given to help you to find the answer to a question. 4. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. See not to have a clue Collins English Dictionary.

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    What is a clue in a puzzle?
    A clue to a problem or mystery is something that helps you to find the answer to it. How a man shaves may be a telling clue to his age. A clue is an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime. A clue in a crossword or game is information which is given to help you to find the answer to a question. 4.

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  2. a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:

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    The meaning of CLUE is 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.

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    clue noun [ C ] uk / kluː / us / kluː / Add to word list B2 a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:

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