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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024clue /klu/USA pronunciation n., v., clued, clu•ing. n. [countable] - anything that guides or directs in the solving of a problem, game, puzzle, etc.:I don't have a clue why he's so upset.
v. - clue in, [~ + object + in] to provide with necessary information: Can you clue us in on the arrangements?
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024clue (klo̅o̅),USA pronunciation n., v., clued, clu•ing. n. - anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
- Nautical, Naval Termsclew (defs. 1–4, 6, 7).
v.t. - to direct or point out by a clue.
- clew (def. 8).
- clue in:
- to provide with useful or reliable information:Clue us in on how these forms are to be filled out.
- to make familiar or aware:Has she been clued in about the rules of this office?
- variant spelling, spelled of clew
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . sign, hint, trace, evidence, mark, key.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: clue /kluː/ n - something that helps to solve a problem or unravel a mystery
- not to have a clue ⇒ to be completely baffled
- to be completely ignorant or incompetent
vb (clues, cluing, clued)- (tr; usually followed by in or up) to provide with helpful information
Etymology: 15th Century: variant of clew |