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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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Recent Examples of clue
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Perhaps because of these unoriginal guesses, Lucky Duck had a blast from the past exclusive clue ready for everyone, featuring season 3’s Banana, a.k.a.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
If the title didn’t clue you in, the show is all about the art and beauty of drag and stars drag queen actors as well as typical performers and even a rock band in the cast.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Looking for Thursday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Perhaps because of these unoriginal guesses, Lucky Duck had a blast from the past exclusive clue ready for everyone, featuring season 3’s Banana, a.k.a.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Riya awakens at the beginning with a nasty gash to her temple, having forgotten all that happened, but quickly clued into the still-volatile situation by the corpses of three of her fellow crew members: Kevin (Beulah Koale), Adhi (Iko Uwais) and Davis (Flying Lotus).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
If the title didn’t clue you in, the show is all about the art and beauty of drag and stars drag queen actors as well as typical performers and even a rock band in the cast.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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The information released by the state to the public gives no indication what might happen if an inmate survives the initial shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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For various examples and further detailed indications about expert personas prompting, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the time, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told PEOPLE that officers reported to an incident in the Encino area, where a source confirmed Kyle owned a home Kim had been staying in.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There were other hints too: sensory issues common to people on the autism spectrum and their painful hyperawareness of other people’s micro-expressions and body language.—
Zing Tsjeng,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over time, a consistent pattern of self-silencing may train the partner to overlook — rather than attune to — emotional cues, creating a dynamic of disengagement.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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From slow blinks to an upright tail, here’s some cues to look out for when reading your cat’s body language.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That likely will not be received well by China, which advised the Trump administration to cancel all China tariffs Wednesday, NPR reported.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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His extensive boardroom tenure (14 years as Chair, President, and Director) sharpens his ability to mentor and advise.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That piece offers good suggestions from experts in the hockey world.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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In classroom 1522, M.H. Moore Elementary Assistant Principal John Moore shared additional suggestions for parents and explained what reading milestones look like for elementary age groups.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Police officers in Trenton had been notified that Newark officials were searching for Kennerk.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Professors at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, home to Harvard’s undergraduate and PhD programs, were notified in a separate email that a town hall would be arranged in the coming days to answer questions, according to the email.—
Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeff Winter,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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