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What is another word for Clue? – 191 Clue Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hint tip suggestion indication pointer lead intimation implication insinuation allusion reference cue signal sign symptom evidence proof trace trail thread guideline key indicator marker beacon pointer prompt reminder warning notice advice guidance direction instruction tipoff whisper rumor hearsay gossip intelligence information data fact datum tidbit morsel crumb fragment shred scrap piece snippet clue inkling suspicion hunch guess conjecture surmise assumption premise presumption

    Meaning of Clue

    According to Merriam-Webster, a clue is "a statement or question that provides information or guidance" or "a piece of evidence or a fact that helps to solve a problem or mystery".

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines a clue as "a fact or circumstance that serves as a guide or aid to something, especially in solving a puzzle or mystery".
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines a clue as "a piece of information that helps you to solve a problem or understand a situation".

    Example Uses

    • The detective found a clue at the crime scene that led her to the suspect.
    • The teacher gave the students a clue to help them solve the math problem.
    • The writer dropped a clue in the story that hinted at the surprise ending.
    • The hiker followed a clue on the map to find the hidden trail.
    • The researcher discovered a clue that suggested a new theory about the disease.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confusion misunderstanding misdirection deception concealment secrecy ambiguity uncertainty doubt skepticism puzzlement perplexity bewilderment bafflement enigma mystery obscurity vagueness unclearness obscurantism disinformation misinformation falsehood lie deceit dishonesty fraud hoax ruse trick illusion delusion

    Related Nouns

    mystery puzzle enigma riddle problem question answer solution key lock door gate barrier obstacle challenge test trial experiment investigation research study analysis examination inspection search inquiry probe exploration discovery finding result conclusion outcome

    Related Verbs

    solve resolve answer explain clarify reveal disclose uncover discover find locate track follow pursue investigate examine analyze inspect search probe explore research study test try attempt guess conjecture surmise assume presume deduce infer conclude

    Related Adjectives

    mysterious puzzling enigmatic cryptic obscure vague unclear ambiguous uncertain doubtful skeptical perplexing baffling challenging difficult complex complicated intricate subtle hidden concealed secret deceptive misleading false dishonest fraudulent deceptive illusory delusional