clue

noun
UK: /kluː/
US: /kluː/

  1. A piece of information that helps solve a mystery or problem.

    1. I found a clue near the door about the missing cat. [ ] [ ]
    2. Detectives are searching for any clue that might lead them to the suspect involved in the case. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that suggests what something else is likely to be.

    1. His nervous behavior was a clue that he was hiding something. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising unemployment rate provides a clue about the economic challenges the nation is facing. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tip sign indication hint suggestion lead inkling
clue verb

  1. To provide someone with a hint or piece of information.

    1. She clued me in about the surprise party for John. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can someone clue us in as to when the project is actually going to be completed, please? [ ] [ ]
clue transitive-verb

  1. To give someone information that helps them understand a situation.

    1. He tried to clue her in on the company's financial problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager clued the new employees in on the importance of teamwork and communication for the project. [ ] [ ]
clue idiom

  1. To have some knowledge or understanding of something.

    1. I am not in the clue about what happened last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you were more in the clue about fashion, you would dress much better for the event. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clue" in English means: A piece of information that helps solve a mystery or problem., Something that suggests what something else is likely to be..

The phonetic transcription of "clue" is /kluː/ in British English and /kluː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clue": tip, sign, indication, hint, suggestion, lead, inkling.

Example usage of "clue": "I found a clue near the door about the missing cat.". More examples on the page.