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   clue

   /kluː/

   noun

   • 1. a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime: "police officers are still searching for clues" Similar hintindicationsignsignalpointerguidesuggestionintimationtraceindicatorleadtiptip-offpiece of evidencepiece of information
   • ▪ a fact or idea that serves to reveal something or solve a problem: "archaeological evidence can give clues about the past" Similar hintindicationsignsignalpointerguidesuggestionintimationtraceindicatorleadtiptip-offpiece of evidencepiece of information
   • 2. a word or words giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword: "a long-pondered clue in a half-completed crossword" Similar questionproblempuzzleriddleposerconundrumcryptic clue

   verb

   • 1. inform someone about a particular matter: informal "Stella had clued her in about Peter"

   Word Origin late Middle English: variant of clew. The original sense was ‘a ball of thread’; hence one used to guide a person out of a labyrinth. clue (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the early 17th century.

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word clue, which can be a noun or a verb. A clue is something that guides or leads to a solution, or an idea or notion.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A clue is something that helps you to find the answer to a problem, mystery, or puzzle. Learn the pronunciation, synonyms, collocations, and examples of 'clue' in British and American English.

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   A clue is a piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, or it's a slight hint. When you’re in the dark about the surprise party your friends are planning, they'll say, “She doesn’t have a clue!”

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