as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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as in to inform
to give information to
would you clue him in on the plan?
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Recent Examples of clue
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
Swift has long associated snakes with her Reputation era, which led many fans to speculate that this could be a clue for the upcoming release of Reputation (Taylor's Version).
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Cicero was a friend of a colleague so he was clued into my little experiment.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There was more than meets the eye with the abundance of clues left.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
Swift has long associated snakes with her Reputation era, which led many fans to speculate that this could be a clue for the upcoming release of Reputation (Taylor's Version).
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Meditative retreat clues you in during the Capricorn moon.
—USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Cicero was a friend of a colleague so he was clued into my little experiment.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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If the bipartisan vote for a similar tort reform package is any indication, however, tort reform stands a better chance of garnering broad, bipartisan support than the other top priorities for legislative leadership in the Lone Star State.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Florida Democrats say Weil’s momentum is an indication of discontent with Trump in the district that is reflected across the country.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone, so be sure to check back with Newsweek daily for more hints, clues and answers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Take a cue from Margot Robbie, who recently stepped out in New York with a smart approach to layering: the actor wore a boxy Bottega Veneta blazer and, underneath it, an unbuttoned cream shirt and white tee.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Take a cue from The Drew Barrymore Show host and pair them with a graphic sweatshirt or elevate your dress code by throwing on a blazer.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The biggest risk with AI is trust: The capability to understand the content or suggestions that AI provides, as well as its decision process.—
Agur Jõgi,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Looking Forward Dear Looking Forward: These are wonderful suggestions for the letter writer, or anyone with the capacity to be there for a child who needs them.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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