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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Recent Examples of clue
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
In general, the best way to break into such clue sets is to use crossing entries to figure out one answer, and then use that solution to crack the other clues.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Meditative retreat clues you in during the Capricorn moon.
—USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Gary Police told the Post-Tribune in 1999 that neighbors hadn’t had many clues.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
In general, the best way to break into such clue sets is to use crossing entries to figure out one answer, and then use that solution to crack the other clues.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
If the title didn’t clue you in, the show is all about the art and beauty of drag and stars drag queen actors as well as typical performers and even a rock band in the cast.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Meditative retreat clues you in during the Capricorn moon.
—USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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As of now, the proposal to ban the play, originally provided by the Green Bay Packers, has been tabled, with no clear indication of the final outcome.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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
Verb
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Marvel Studios‘ clever live five-hour-plus announcement of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday was their biggest livestream, bigger than any premiere red carpet, pulling in 275M digital views we’re told and 3.1M social mentions.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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The federation sources also deny that any manipulation took place — telling The Athletic that the documents published by El Mundo are just some of many different drafts compiled during the process of compiling the World Cup bid book.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Looking for Thursday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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If that fails, DeepMind suggests intensive stress testing and monitoring to watch for any hint that an AI might be turning against us.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The night before the vote, Tillis informed Thune of his plan to oppose Hegseth.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Using a rat model of diabetes, the team discovered that high blood sugar levels disrupted how ACC neurons responded to rewards and spatial cues.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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And fashion, increasingly taking cues from the world of entertainment, is now raiding its props department.—
Kyle MacNeill,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The affected vehicles include: 2020 to 2021 S90 2020 to 2022 S60 2020 to 2022 V60 2020 to 2022 XC60 2020 to 2022 XC90 2022 V90 Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Pope, 88, has been advised to rest following his 38-day hospital stay.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There were some suggestions that Musk may not leave the Administration entirely, but rather downgrade his public involvement.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Contact Hyatt with suggestions, tips and scoops at +1-720-951-2080 (Signal) or jhyatt@forbes.com.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Traffic Investigations Unit has been notified, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Brown officials have not yet confirmed that they’ve been notified of the investigation.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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