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clues

NOUN

hint, evidence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cue indication inkling key pointer proof solution suggestion tip trace

STRONG

intimation lead mark notion print sign suspicion telltale tip-off track wind

WEAK

dead giveaway hot lead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question

VERB

give information

Synonyms

STRONG

acquaint advise apprise hint indicate inform intimate notify post suggest tell warn

WEAK

fill in give the lowdown give the skinny on lead to leave evidence leave trace leave tracks point to wise up

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal deceive hide mislead withhold

WEAK

keep secret

Example Sentences

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Clues on the health of U.S. consumer spending will come from earnings for Costco and discount retailer Dollar Tree.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Clues for it were written by veteran puzzle maker Natan Last, who has long endorsed the idea that puzzles at their best blend politics, community and a nerdy good time.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Clues like DNA, phone records and life details are scant.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024

Clues from rock formations in Alaska and Japan allowed the scientists to develop a new model to predict the pressure solution activity in subduction zones, the researchers reported in the journal Science Advances.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Clues that tighten inside Axel’s gut, and this time, he knows for certain Daniel wouldn’t find it funny.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers