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clue (clew)
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- pronunciation:
- klu
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- clue in
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that gives direction or help in solving a puzzle, problem, or mystery.
- synonyms:
- hint, inkling, lead
- similar words:
- evidence, idea, indication, indicator, key, mark, notion, pointer, sign, suggestion, tip
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| related words: |
hint |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
clues, clews, cluing, clewing, clued, clewed |
| definition: |
to give (someone) a clue or other helpful guidance.
This fact clued him to the murderer's identity.- synonyms:
- lead
- similar words:
- direct, guide
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| related words: |
hint, tell |
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| phrase: |
clue in |
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