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- DictionaryClue/klo͞o/
noun
- 1. a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery: "police officers are still searching for clues"
- 2. a verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle: "a long-pondered clue in a half-completed crossword"
verb
- 1. inform someone about a particular matter: informal "Stella had clued her in about Peter"
a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery: look for a clue Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl. give someone a clue I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue. Fewer examples.
Definition of clue noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A clue is a piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, or it's a slight hint. When you’re in the dark about the surprise party your friends are planning, they'll say, “She doesn’t have a clue !”. When you first join the police force, you’re mostly just walking the beat.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English clue1 /kluː/ S2 noun [ countable] 1 an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime or mystery Police have found a vital clue. clue to/about/as to We now have an important clue as to the time of the murder.
a sign or a piece of information that helps you to solve a problem or answer a question: Police are searching the area for clues to the murder. I can't remember who wrote it. Give me a clue. Fewer examples. The police are still searching for clues as to who committed the murder.
1. something that helps to solve a problem or unravel a mystery. 2. not to have a clue. a. to be completely baffled. b. to be completely ignorant or incompetent. vb, clues, cluing or clued. ( tr; usually foll by in or up) to provide with helpful information. n, vb. a variant spelling of clew. [C15: variant of clew]
4 days ago · 1. countable noun. A clue to a problem or mystery is something that helps you to find the answer to it. Geneticists in Canada have discovered a clue to the puzzle of why our cells get old and die. Synonyms: indication, lead, sign, evidence More Synonyms of clue. 2. countable noun.
