clue

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Again, demographics are a clue — this time within the professions, as there aren’t enough younger workers in the field to take the place of older ones as they retire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Another clue fell into place when a woman got in touch with investigators in 2003 about her father, who was last seen Aug. 10, 1999.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"I thought I would find some clue to unpack this. It's a small island, but it swallows you up."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Tracking escaping hydrogen is critical because it forms when water molecules break apart, offering a direct clue to how much water Mars is losing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

“I have been sitting here for nearly an hour, asking Edward for a clue, a hint, a sign,” the Widow Ashton declared.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood