noun
- a piece of evidence or information that helps solve a problem or mystery
- a word or phrase that helps solve a crossword puzzle
verb
- to give someone information that helps them understand or solve something
Examples
- The detective found an important clue at the crime scene.
- She had no clue what the answer was.
- The footprints were the only clue to the thief’s identity.
- I can’t solve this crossword clue.
- Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?
- The broken window was a clue that someone had broken in.
- He clued his friend about the surprise party.