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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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As for timing, there is no clear indication of when Apple will unveil its AR glasses.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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To quote another Kellogg’s shill, the early indications suggest that this should still be a Grrreat! fall for sports TV, although some vendors may be reduced to eating cereal for dinner.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump told the brief story behind the biblical holiday centered on Jesus Christ, who, according to Christian tradition, was crucified on a cross and then rose from the dead.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pineapple, which is very sweet, actually tastes great with a bit of salt thanks to the hint of sourness.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Its measurements of ocean salinity and temperatures inform Navy operations, according to the Council on Strategic Risks, a nonpartisan security policy institute in Washington.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
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Becky, having seen Darlene and Chad together at the bar, informs Ben about Chad.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Focus on one cue at a time—and what your body needs to pull it off.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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In these settings, properly understanding human social cues and context is even more critical, as even small misjudgments in intention run the risk of injury.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Peel Regional Police advised people to check with the airport regarding flight delays. Update 4/24/25 10:44 p.m.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kross advises readers to take advantage of these resets.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here are some gear suggestions for drivers, bikers and scooter-riders in the market for a jacket, eyeware, camera, footware or other essentials.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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