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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
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
As speculation swirls and new clues emerge about possible plans for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, not everyone is convinced by the rumors involving Madison Square Garden.
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Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Understanding dark matter and dark energy can give scientists major clues on how the universe evolved after the Big Bang.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
An expensive multinational search failed to turn up any clues to its location, although debris washed ashore on the East African coast and Indian Ocean islands.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The problem is that those clues can disappear with a software update or by simply using a different prompt.
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Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
Law enforcement is believed to have drawn earlier clues from security footage capturing a masked man carrying a handgun outside Nancy Guthrie’s house.
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Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Noun
One of the biggest clues comes from city permits for street closures.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
As speculation swirls and new clues emerge about possible plans for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, not everyone is convinced by the rumors involving Madison Square Garden.
—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Understanding dark matter and dark energy can give scientists major clues on how the universe evolved after the Big Bang.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
An expensive multinational search failed to turn up any clues to its location, although debris washed ashore on the East African coast and Indian Ocean islands.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The problem is that those clues can disappear with a software update or by simply using a different prompt.
—
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
—
Parents,
23 June 2026
Law enforcement is believed to have drawn earlier clues from security footage capturing a masked man carrying a handgun outside Nancy Guthrie’s house.
—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
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The watches are powered by Corum’s automatic C0082 movement (that offers 42 hours of power reserve) and offer hours and minutes indications only.
Verb
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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David Martin, who leads the global people and organization practice at BCG, tells Fortune that too many companies are focused on one-hour training sessions, half-day bootcamps, and other classic learning and development programs.
Noun
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The belted detail near the top and multi-toned leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.
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One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline.
Verb
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.
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Or a financial services firm where risk scoring informs underwriting, which informs pricing.
Noun
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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And while the couple have yet to confirm their wedding plans, details and hints around their wedding ceremony have begun to emerge, sending Swifties into overdrive.
Verb
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Keeping money out of the Cuban government’s hands while helping the Cuban people is tricky, said Aymee Valdivia, an attorney at Holland & Knight who advises companies doing business in Cuba.
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Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
Noun
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America’s 51st state.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
Verb
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The Bureau of Prisons has a drone alert system that notifies prison staff when a drone is nearby, according to court documents.
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The first step is typically a summons and complaint, which notifies you that legal action has been initiated.
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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