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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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Recent Examples of clue
Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The first clue will be to begin seeing normal trading ranges.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The residents’ objections clued officials in that their quest for balancing efficiency and quality of care had faltered and begun compromising the veterans’ experience at the Naval Asylum.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Head coach Pete Carroll followed up with a Will Smith gif and the promise that clues were on the way.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The first clue will be to begin seeing normal trading ranges.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
But halfway through Bravo’s thoroughly regrettable 2003 series, producers clued Getzlaff into their super-problematic twist — half the men were actually straight and merely posing as gay in the hopes of winning a cash prize.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The residents’ objections clued officials in that their quest for balancing efficiency and quality of care had faltered and begun compromising the veterans’ experience at the Naval Asylum.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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To quote another Kellogg’s shill, the early indications suggest that this should still be a Grrreat! fall for sports TV, although some vendors may be reduced to eating cereal for dinner.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As for timing, there is no clear indication of when Apple will unveil its AR glasses.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this week, there were people in a shelter telling us about this mother, and she’s still got some bread left, or she’s still got some flour left.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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The unlikely hit comedy, which tells a deranged alternative history of Mary Todd Lincoln, has attracted high-profile celebrity audience members including Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, and Steven Spielberg.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the April 29 season ender, Serena — who foolishly thought her work bestie, Matt, was going to ask another St. Denis nurse out on a date — was informed by colleagues Val and Bruce that Matt’s infatuated with her, not Holly.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Focus on one cue at a time—and what your body needs to pull it off.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hair loss has long been framed as a male concern—cue the receding hairline jokes, drugstore minoxidil, and late-night infomercials.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The best physicians could advise was a near-starvation diet that reduced Thompson to only 65 pounds.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
3 May 2025
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Just be sure to wear boots that are made for walking; ideally, with boot socks rather than thinner athletic or casual socks, Grossman advises.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Here are some gear suggestions for drivers, bikers and scooter-riders in the market for a jacket, eyeware, camera, footware or other essentials.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It was misplaced, but U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services had already notified her that a replacement card was on its way.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Camden officials notified the Springdale Police Department that two men wanted in connection with the investigation were residing within the Springdale city limits, according to a Springdale Police Department news release issued Monday.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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