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cluing

cluing 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.

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Phrases with cluing

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What is cluing the present participle and gerund of?
Cluing is the present participle and gerund of clue.

Words near cluing in the dictionary

  1. Cluffs
  2. Clugston
  3. Clugstons
  4. CLUI
  5. Cluilian
  6. cluing
  7. cluing in
  8. cluing up
  9. CLUIs
  10. Cluj
  11. Cluj-Napoca

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