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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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Recent Examples of clues
Hua Hsu, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
In the weeks before Andrew Lloyd Webber announced the New York staging of his The Phantom of the Opera reboot Masquerade last year, cryptic messages and clues began popping up, not least being the appearance of the masked singer outside the Tony Awards ceremony.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The Scooby Doo quest, the heart of the night, comes complete with a 14-page manual full of character bios, clues and missions.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Following the brutal death of two local teenagers, all clues point to Norway’s deepest fjord, where a gigantic mythical monster is hiding.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Assessing right intent is hard, but a government’s conduct and rhetoric can offer clues.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
There are other clues that much of the spread of measles in the US is going unreported, too.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Northrop Grumman’s shares F/A-XX design clues The F/A-XX program calls for a sixth-generation fighter to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and complement the F-35C Lightning II.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The only clues that date his wanderings arrive in the shape of a mid-century refrigerator, or a certain hairstyle, or a peeling political bumper sticker.
—Hua Hsu, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
In the weeks before Andrew Lloyd Webber announced the New York staging of his The Phantom of the Opera reboot Masquerade last year, cryptic messages and clues began popping up, not least being the appearance of the masked singer outside the Tony Awards ceremony.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The Scooby Doo quest, the heart of the night, comes complete with a 14-page manual full of character bios, clues and missions.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Following the brutal death of two local teenagers, all clues point to Norway’s deepest fjord, where a gigantic mythical monster is hiding.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Assessing right intent is hard, but a government’s conduct and rhetoric can offer clues.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
There are other clues that much of the spread of measles in the US is going unreported, too.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Northrop Grumman’s shares F/A-XX design clues The F/A-XX program calls for a sixth-generation fighter to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and complement the F-35C Lightning II.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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All indications point to a Sunday afternoon shootout.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, abnormal radio altimeter alerts and unexpected flight director indications increased the flight crew's workload, continuing to distract them during the aircraft's initial climb.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rooms Toor's 234 rooms and suites take their design cues from the city’s green spaces, translating into muted hues, organic patterns, and warm wood tones that feel both current and calming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new VoloXPro takes design cues from Volocopter’s flagship VoloCity electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, but is lighter than its predecessor.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meta informs staff layoffs affecting 8,000 employees amid AI push – Amid a massive strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence, Meta has informed its staff of impending layoffs expected to affect approximately 8,000 employees as the tech giant restructures its workforce.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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GitHub Copilot subscribers will still be able to use simple AI suggestions like code completion and Next Edit without consuming AI credits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meta already notifies parents when their teens discuss self-harm or suicide on Instagram.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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And your phones notifies you every few months that an object nine washing machines wide is going to just narrowly skim past.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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