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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
Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Last year’s receipts, likely buried somewhere in your spam folder, are also a good source of clues.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Perhaps the announcement that Daryl Dixon will be moving to Spain for season three should’ve clued me in to the fact that most, if not all, of the main Daryl Dixon cast — that is, almost anyone without their name in the title — wouldn’t make it in the long term.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Some of the most tantalizing clues come from an archaeological site in central Brazil, called Santa Elina, where bones of giant ground sloths show signs of being manipulated by humans.
—Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Last year’s receipts, likely buried somewhere in your spam folder, are also a good source of clues.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
If Sherfield is on the field, will the defenses be clued into a likely run?
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Perhaps the announcement that Daryl Dixon will be moving to Spain for season three should’ve clued me in to the fact that most, if not all, of the main Daryl Dixon cast — that is, almost anyone without their name in the title — wouldn’t make it in the long term.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
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An indication of just how much Acheampong’s future was a priority within Chelsea can be seen from when discussions first began.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Connecticut's capital city also has the highest proportion of homeowners surpassing the area's average tenure of 17 years, an indication of a potential increase in local inventory, according to NAR.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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During his trial, Condon identified Hauptmann as the man who’d told him about Martha’s Vineyard.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Read: Don’t tell America the babysitter’s dead A village agreement is, in its way, transactional; our baby swap certainly involves a trade.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Another Wordle puzzle will be released on Monday and Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Scientists sought hints about how our solar system came to be—and about the origin of one class of molecules in particular.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Taking a cue from the popularity of hot honey and the wildly-successful YouTube series Hot Ones, the next generation of spicy or hybrid spicy flavors allows diners to get adventurous with their food and drink with a splash of sauce, a dip, or a drizzle, Zegler says.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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This fall, the city of Austin also took a cue from San Francisco, passing a series of new sound policies aimed at protecting both venues and neighbors.Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Police advised residents of Orange City, a town located about 30 miles north of Orlando, to not feed or approach any monkeys, and to contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) if they are spotted.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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People who work with cattle and poultry on affected farms have a greater risk of infection, and are thus advised to monitor any possible symptoms of infection.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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There is no suggestion that the attack was connected to Musk's X post.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The department publicly acknowledged the security breach on Monday via a letter intended to notify lawmakers of the incident.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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School rules on gender In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents whose children change their gender identification at school.David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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