clue in
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Meaning · English
To inform or tell.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It looks like somebody finally clued them in that the intercom was broken the whole time.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clue in” mean?
To inform or tell.
Is “clue in” formal or informal?
clue in is generally informal.