Sekirov Dictionary

clue

/kluː/

noun 5
verb 2
forms 4
phrases 4

noun5

•
a piece of information that brings someone closer to an answer or to the truth
- Give me a clue because the question is too vague.
•
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
- The detectives were looking for some clues at the scene of the crime.
The text that indicates an answer in a crossword puzzle.
•
Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)
- I had little clue that I was being carefully monitored by the CCTV.
•
(no longer used) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
- she had even had in the past a small smug conviction that in the domestic labyrinth she always kept the clue. — 1897

verb2

•
To provide with a clue.
- The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should".
•
To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").
- Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening.

forms

clued · clueing · cluing · clues

Phrases with clue

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