clue in
phrasal verb
clued in; clueing in or cluing in; clues in
informal
: to give information to (someone)
The public should be clued in to what's happening.
—often + onShe'll clue you in on the latest news.
—often used as clued inHe's totally clued in on the latest computer developments.
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Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Ten months after the homicide, the Murder Squad began looking for clues in a very public place.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
This shouldn’t come as a surprise for those who picked up on a major clue in the Season 3 finale.
—Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 23 July 2024
Eagle-eyed viewers will notice some nods to these new clues in the teaser above.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 24 July 2024
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Ten months after the homicide, the Murder Squad began looking for clues in a very public place.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
This shouldn’t come as a surprise for those who picked up on a major clue in the Season 3 finale.
—Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 23 July 2024
Eagle-eyed viewers will notice some nods to these new clues in the teaser above.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 24 July 2024
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“Clue in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clue%20in. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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