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Meaning of clue
A piece of evidence or information that helps someone solve a problem or mystery.
Etymology of clue
The word "clue" originated in the 16th century, from the Old English word "clū" or "clūe", which referred to a ball of thread or yarn, and was later used to describe a thread or string used to guide someone through a labyrinth
The word's meaning expanded to include the idea of a thread or string of evidence or information that helps someone to solve a problem or mystery
Synonyms
hint
tip
lead
indication
suggestion
intimation
implication
allusion
reference
pointer
guideline
cue
signal
sign
symbol
token
trace
fragment
piece
shred
evidence
proof
testimony
witness
exhibit
display
exhibit
demonstration
indication
marker
beacon
guide
key
index
pointer
reminder
prompt
cue
tip-off
warning
notice
notification
alert
alarm
signal
tipster
informer
informant
source
intelligence
news
report
rumor
hearsay
gossip
tidbit
morsel
crumb
scrap
snippet
Definitions
- A fact or situation that helps someone to understand or explain something
- * A piece of evidence or information used to solve a problem or mystery
- * A hint or suggestion that helps someone to find the answer to a question or puzzle
Usage Examples
- The detective found a clue at the crime scene that led her to the suspect
- * The teacher gave the students a clue to help them solve the math problem
- * The hikers found a clue that helped them to navigate through the wilderness