Word meaning
clue
noun · KLOO
What does clue mean?
Clue means a piece of evidence or information that helps solve a problem or mystery.
Clue in a sentence
“The muddy footprint was the detective's first real clue.”
Synonyms for clue
- hint
- lead
- indication
Where does clue come from?
From clew, a ball of thread, like the one Theseus used to find his way out of the labyrinth.
How to remember clue
- Say it out loud a few times: KLOO.
- Write one sentence of your own using clue, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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