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

The physical evidence offers additional clues about how the attack occurred.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

His comments could offer clues about the outlook for the December policy meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The personal-consumption expenditures data and U.S. economic growth data this week could also offer further monetary policy clues, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

But both Canadian and EU officials have provided some clues on what the relationship could look like, including closer business ties and allowing more students to study on either side of the Atlantic.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

She wished she could gather her Clue Crew around her and get back to work: searching for clues, interviewing witnesses, anything.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene

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