clues

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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hint, evidence n.
give information v.

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

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clues

And do you think you’re smart enough to create “Jeopardy!” clues?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Those proteins could provide researchers with clues about how to encourage damaged human hearts to generate more muscle cells.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

China’s economic activity data will offer another test of its export-led growth, while Indian inflation will provide further clues of policymakers’ thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

All eyes will be on President Christine Lagarde's post rate-call press conference for clues about whether the ECB plans further hikes, although she typically tries to give little away about future moves.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

"We can keep our clues in my desk drawer. And we can use my computer to write down everything we find out."

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene