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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 hidden in rocks about the freeze have been wiped out everywhere - except in the Garvellachs.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024

Clues pointing to the radioactive waste emerged in the process of sorting through this DDT history.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

After the morning of testing, the Blue’s Clues team sat down and went through the results of the puzzles, one by one.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell