clue

/kluː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: clues · cluing · clueing · clued

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thông tin có thể dẫn đến một điểm hoặc kết luận nhất định

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Noun

Examples

Give me a clue because the question is too vague.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một vật hoặc loại chỉ dẫn có thể được sử dụng làm bằng chứng

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Noun

Examples

The detectives were looking for some clues at the scene of the crime.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To provide with a clue.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cung cấp manh mối

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Verb

Examples

The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should".

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cung cấp thông tin cho ai đó về điều họ thiếu

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Verb

Examples

Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “clue” mean?

Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.

Is “clue” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.