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clueing

/ˈkluːɪŋ/

clueing is the present participle and gerund of clue.

Meaning of clue

Verb

clue (third-person singular simple present clues, present participle cluing or clueing, simple past and past participle clued)

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

See all 8 meanings of clue

Phrases with clueing

Questions about clueing

What is clueing the present participle and gerund of?
Clueing is the present participle and gerund of clue.
How do you pronounce clueing?
Clueing is pronounced /ˈkluːɪŋ/.

Words near clueing in the dictionary

  1. clued up
  2. clued-in
  3. clueful
  4. cluefully
  5. cluefulness
  6. clueing
  7. clueing up
  8. clueless
  9. cluelessly
  10. cluelessness
  11. cluelike

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