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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 clues
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.
—Bonnie Tsui, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Charring that consistently appeared in specific locations on the bodies — on the elbows, the front of the skull and the lower limbs — provided intriguing clues.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet traders will still closely monitor Fed Chair Jerome Powell's subsequent press conference for any clues on the future of monetary policy.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The text had offered Faulí more clues about the architect’s wishes for the site.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The invitation that went out this morning provides a few small clues.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those figures should tell us, or at least offer clues, as to how the summer’s transfer business was paid for, and whether more spending will be possible come January.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.
—Bonnie Tsui, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Charring that consistently appeared in specific locations on the bodies — on the elbows, the front of the skull and the lower limbs — provided intriguing clues.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet traders will still closely monitor Fed Chair Jerome Powell's subsequent press conference for any clues on the future of monetary policy.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The text had offered Faulí more clues about the architect’s wishes for the site.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The invitation that went out this morning provides a few small clues.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those figures should tell us, or at least offer clues, as to how the summer’s transfer business was paid for, and whether more spending will be possible come January.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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The Los Angeles Lakers have just over a month until the new season begins, but there are no indications that the purple and gold are done making moves.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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And to boot, initial indications are that his injury may require surgery, which could sideline him for at least three months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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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,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Interiors nod to the French brand’s fall 2025 runway show, which took place earlier this year on Roland Garros’ center court — with design cues drawn from the iconic red clay.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 328-foot Ixian takes design cues from the elegant motor yachts and ocean liners of the 1940s but has a unique, contemporary twist.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its latest event further informs what Felita Harris and her team set out to do with the non-profit organization that was founded in 2020.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neuroscience informs us that habits and pathways established early tend to dominate later performance; the same is true in corporate culture.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today’s ReHeardle hints and answers for Friday, September 19 are coming right up.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Smart Stack, which offers a customizable list of widgets and updates them automatically based on your current activity and location, now shows hints on the watch face to highlight particularly timely suggestions, like enabling Do Not Disturb when a meeting on your calendar is about to start.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In June, Kennedy purged all 17 highly qualified and thoroughly vetted members of the committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on setting vaccine policy.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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PetMD advises a bland, easy-to-digest diet made up of lean proteins such as chicken or turkey, simple carbohydrates like rice or potatoes, and low fat content.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From suggestions that this means Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are willing to come back as working royals to the possibility of Harry moving his kids back to the UK, everything seems to be on the table these days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Sep. 2025
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The legislation also stipulates that a 13-member task force would be created to implement policy suggestions to increase safety on the country’s public transportation systems.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Israel requires doctors applying for the missions to be physically present in Israel or Jordan — a crossing point for many to Israel and Gaza — just before the mission starts, but notifies them only hours in advance if they are approved, says Syed.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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