clues

Noun

clue (plural clues)

1. (archaic) 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, Henry James, What Maisie Knew
2. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
   • Give me a clue because the question is too vague.

   Synonyms:

   hint, indication, suggestion

3. 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.
4. 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.

   Synonyms:

   idea

5. (crosswording) The text that indicates an answer in a crossword puzzle.

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