Clue - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kluː|  American pronunciation of the word clue
Brit.  |kluː|  British pronunciation of the word clue

noun

- a slight indication (syn: hint)
- evidence that helps to solve a problem (syn: clew, cue)

verb

- roll into a ball (syn: clew)

Extra examples

The book gives the reader plenty of clues to solve the mystery.

Science gives us clues about the origin of the universe.

“Guess who I met today.” “Can you give me a clue?”

It gives a clue as to how to proceed.

I can't imagine where you have hidden it, please clue me in.

Michael is all clued up about radio.

Police have found a vital clue.

We now have an important clue as to the time of the murder.

Archaeological evidence will provide clues about what the building was used for.

This information is a valuable clue in our hunt for the bombers.

Childhood experiences may provide a clue as to why some adults develop eating disorders.

I'll give you a clue, Kevin, it's a kind of bird.

Can you clue me up on the club's activities?

The detective overlooked an important clue.

She scanned his face for any clue to what he was thinking.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: clue
he/she/it: clues
present participle: clueing
past tense: clued
past participle: clued
noun
singular: clue
plural: clues
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