26984 words

clue

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:

Examples:

look for a clue Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.
give someone a clue I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue.
2
to write or create clues for something such as a crossword (= a game in which you have to write words in a pattern of black and white squares) or other game:

Examples:

I've got a crossword grid almost ready to post online — I just have to finish cluing it.
This game doesn't have a very interesting story, it's not obvious what to do, and the puzzles in it are very badly clued.
3
to give someone information that helps them understand something:

Examples:

The character disguises her identity, cluing us about the movie's fascination with deception.
clue someone that There was nothing to clue the staff that this guy should not have been in the building.
4
information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery:

Examples:

For five months, Russell remained a fugitive, leaving no clues as to his whereabouts.

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