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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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On Jan. 18, 2024, they signed up and started chasing clues around Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Once again, the details were supplied by random commenters, who were beginning to work themselves into a fever pitch: Were these clues?

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"We have our earthquake machine... Now we have to play with the parameters," said Frederic Massin, a French seismologist and technical expert, as he studied his screen for clues to what had caused the outage.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

In Asia, Australia’s budget and employment data will be key for central-bank watchers, while comments from the Bank of Japan will be monitored for clues on its outlook for monetary policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

I need privacy to examine it for clues, and privacy is hard to find around here.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller