clues
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/kluːz/
English
Definitions
noun
- A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
- Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
- An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
- Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)
verb
- To provide with a clue.“The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should".”
- To provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up").“Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening.”
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hintindicationsuggestionsignatureideaclewcueairstripsavenuesbenchmarksconundrumscuesdirectoriesevidenceevidencesevidentiaryfingerprintsfootprints