Clue

/kluː/

The meaning and definition of Clue, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
  2. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
verb
  1. 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.”
  2. To provide with a clue.
    “The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should".”

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