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
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
An Aurora murder caught on camera, but with little other clues to go on, has remained a cold case for ten years.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But while viewers know what’s up from The Fall’s start, Northern Ireland’s unseasoned law enforcement officials haven’t a clue who’s behind the body count.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
An Aurora murder caught on camera, but with little other clues to go on, has remained a cold case for ten years.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Verb
Mercury’s clash with Chiron will help clue you into the cause.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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If Cold Courts approach to production is any indication, it’s probably intended to be all that and more.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Noun
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared to drop a major hint about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding details on June 15.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Verb
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But another four or five weeks of games can inform Weiss and Anthopoulos’ own answer.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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McGregor Scott, Williamson’s attorney, said he had not been informed of any other investigations involving his client.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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In that view, the fragrance acts less as a chemical override and more as a sensory cue that brings out confidence in the wearer and association in the person nearby.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Its drone warfare teams are now advising NATO nations (and regularly beating them in war game simulations).—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Authorities advised sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activity as smoke levels increase.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Any suggestion that unpaid crew is a consequence of APX’s conduct is wrong and misleading.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Police say the driver's identity may be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office after notifying the driver's next of kin.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Throughout the morning, detectives were notified by three different area hospitals that several walk-in victims had arrived seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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