clue
clue
Definition
clue (klo̵̅o̅)
noun
something that leads out of a perplexity; esp., a fact or object that helps to solve a problem or mystery
Etymology: var. of clew
clue
Synonyms
clue
Usage Examples
Preposition: about
- manufacturer: What about a four-letter answer to a clue about sneaker manufacturers?
- nature: Reflection on the stages of such a methodology gives important clues about the nature of the ethical enterprise.
Converse of object
- tantalize: Introduction The evidence for humans in the Northern Isles of Scotland during the Mesolithic has thus far been confined to a few tantalizing clues.
- solve: Solve some chemical clues, design a dinosaur, unmask the Mommy... .
- havent: I dont think i've changed any settings lately, and i havent a clue of what to do next now.
- uncover: He found he was uncovering fascinating new clues about the shady people around the plot.
- give: The title gives a clue to what you have to do.
Preposition: at
- scene: Many animals live in holes in the ground, each leaving distinctive clues at the scene to give away their identity.
Adjective modifier
- cryptic: This leads us on to another common form of cryptic clue, in which a word is hidden in the letters of a phrase.
- visual: Children will be surprised at how quickly it is possible to work out the word from the smallest visual clues.
- vital: Vital Clue to Identity of another deep wreck off Brighton.
- faint: There was only half a line about it to give a faint clue.
- subtle: Some subtle clues leading to a reductio ad absurdum proof that this scheme is flawed can be found in the original text.
- slight: I'm rather hoping to have someone who has the slightest clue.
Modifies a noun
- crossword: Instead, the solving pleasure arises from tricky clues crossword puzzle solver and witty puns.
- puzzle: Instead, the solving pleasure arises from tricky clues crossword puzzle solver and witty puns.
- word: More clue words, special categories, crossword puzzle answers and subcategories than any comparable dictionary.
Noun used with modifier
- picture: For example very young children might like picture clues, whereas older children may like riddles.
clue Quotes
Singularity is almost invariablya clue. The more featureless and commonplace a crime is, the more difficult it is to bring it home.
