Definition of Clue

1. Noun. A slight indication.

Exact synonyms: Hint
Generic synonyms: Indicant, Indication
Derivative terms: Hint

2. Verb. Roll into a ball.
Exact synonyms: Clew
Generic synonyms: Roll, Twine, Wind, Wrap
Derivative terms: Clew

3. Noun. Evidence that helps to solve a problem.
Exact synonyms: Clew, Cue
Generic synonyms: Evidence
Specialized synonyms: Mark, Sign

Definition of Clue

1. n. A ball of thread; a thread or other means of guidance. Same as Clew.

Definition of Clue

1. Noun. (rare) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide. ¹

2. Noun. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion. ¹

3. Noun. An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence. ¹

4. Noun. (slang) Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick) ¹

5. Verb. To provide with a clue (often used with "in" or "up"). ¹

6. Verb. To provide someone with information which he or she lacks. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clue

1. to give guiding information [v CLUED, CLUEING or CLUING, CLUES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clue

clucked
clucketh
cluckier
cluckiest
clucking
cluckings
clucks
cluckt
clucky
cludge
cludged
cludges
cludgie
cludgies
cludging
clue (current term)
clue-by-four
clue-by-fours
clue by four
clue in
clue stick
clue sticks
cluebat
cluebats
clued
clueful
cluefulness
clueing
clueless
cluelessly

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