1. pieces of evidence or information that help solve a mystery or problem
2. hints or suggestions that guide someone toward an answer or solution

Examples

• The detective found several clues at the crime scene.
• She left clues around the house for the treasure hunt.
• The crossword puzzle had difficult clues that took hours to solve.
• Scientists are looking for clues about how the disease spreads.
• His nervous behavior gave us clues that something was wrong.
• The teacher provided clues to help students answer the question.
• Archaeologists discovered clues about ancient civilizations in the ruins.