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

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

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

While it is expected to stand pat after last month's hike, its post-meeting statement and comments from boss Kevin Warsh will be pored over for clues about its future plans.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Nevertheless, the experiments provide valuable clues for developing treatments that more precisely address the cellular processes involved in age-related diseases.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

"Did you bring our clues to school, Nancy?"

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

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