clue
noun
anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc..
clues
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pluralof clue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof clue (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
cluenounanything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc..
Example Sentences
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For the researcher Altin, there are clues in Homer's writing that he says shows the poet came from the area.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
In Asia, a deluge of Chinese data will offer fresh clues on the health of the world’s second-largest economy, while Japan’s growth figures are also in focus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Astrophysicists in India now say the latest findings from Aditya-L1, the country's first solar observation mission in space, have provided them some vital clues to unlocking those mysteries.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Once we had those clues, we were able to search online archives of leaked computer data and unearth a much larger trove of information on the operation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Nancy and George wanted to look for more clues.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
