clue

noun

Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.

Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)

An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.

The board game Cluedo whose goal is to solve the mystery of a fictitious murder.

(now rare) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.

verb

To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").

To provide with a clue.

Alternative form of clew. [(transitive) to roll into a ball]

Synonyms for clue

hintn indicationn inklingn telltaleadj cuen tracen evidencen intimationn vestigen

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