clue

Meanings

• Noun

  A hint or suggestion as to the solution of a puzzle, mystery, or answer to a question.

  - "The clue led the detectives to the hidden treasure."
  - "I followed the clues to find the missing key."

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Pronunciation

1. /kluː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hint , indication , suggestion , signature , idea

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clue
cue , queue , new , blue , mew

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Clue (Scots) : A clod, lump
   

2. Clue (Marathi) : A type of Indian flatbread
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Cloo (Hawaiian) : To gather, collect
   

2. Clue (Scots) : A clod, lump
   

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Variants

List of all variants of clue that leads to same result
clew , clue , clues , clued , clueing , cluing , clue in , clued in , clueing in , clues in , cluing in , don't have a clue , haven't a clue

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Forms

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clues, clued, cluing

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Etymology

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Old English cliewan, from cliu, clew, a ball of yarn used in unraveling, from Proto-Germanic *klauwiz, a ball. The sense development is from the idea of a ball of thread leading to a hidden place.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clue' is derived from the Old English word 'cliewan', which means 'to clew' or 'to form into a ball'.

2. In the game of Clue, players must collect clues to solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hint: A suggestion or indication, especially an indirect one, as to the solution of a puzzle or the meaning of something.

2. Clue-by-four: A wooden dowel with a pointed end used as a tool for giving a sharp blow to the backside, especially to a horse. Metaphorically, it can refer to a sudden and unexpected piece of information that solves a problem.

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Culture

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The word 'clue' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture, often in the context of mysteries and puzzles. Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous detectives in literature, often relies on clues to solve his cases. In music, the term 'clue' is sometimes used to refer to a lyric or line that provides insight into the meaning of a song.

How to Memorize "clue"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a detective holding a magnifying glass and examining a clue, such as a footprint or a strand of hair.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clue' with the idea of a solution or answer to a question or puzzle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory palace and place the word 'clue' in a memorable location, such as a library or a garden.

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