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Clue has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a slight indication

"The flickering candle provided no clue about where the exit was hidden in the dark room."

2

evidence that helps to solve a problem

"The detective found a muddy footprint at the scene, which served as a crucial clue to solving the mystery."

3

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

"The old tapestry served as a clue, winding its colorful threads like a path through the maze of history."

In plain English: A clue is any piece of information that helps you figure something out.

"I have no clue where my keys are hiding today."

Usage: Use "clue" when referring to information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery. Avoid using it to mean a labyrinth's guiding thread, as this sense is outdated.

Verb
1

roll into a ball

"The cat curled its tail around its paws and rolled into a tight ball on the windowsill."

2

To provide with a clue.

"The detective offered a crucial clue to help solve the mystery."

Example Sentences
"I have no clue where my keys are hiding today." noun
"I have no clue about where I left my keys." noun
"The detective found a crucial clue at the crime scene." noun
"She offered me a clue to help solve the puzzle." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
indication evidence wind
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
sign

Origin

The word clue is a variant of clew, originally meaning "a ball of thread or yarn." Its modern sense comes from the story of Theseus using such a string as a lifeline while navigating the Labyrinth to defeat the Minotaur.

Rhyming Words
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