American English
/kʰlud̚/
One syllable.
Related entry: clue
Information that helps you solve a mystery, problem, or puzzle.
Practice out loudInformation that helps you solve a mystery, problem, or puzzle.
The detective found a clue to the thief's identity.
Her answer gave me a clue about the problem.
find a clue · follow a clue · a vital clue · a clue to the answer
find a clue to + noun
give + someone + a clue about + noun
A sign that helps you understand what happened or what something is like.
The broken window was a clue that someone had entered.
His quiet voice was a clue about how nervous he felt.
an important clue · a useful clue · a clue that something is wrong
a clue that + sentence
a clue about + noun
To give someone information that they do not have, especially about a situation or plan.
Can you clue me in on the new schedule?
My manager clued us in about the changes.
Use clue someone in when you mean “give someone information.”
clue someone in
clue + someone + in + on + noun
to have no idea or knowledge about something
I don't have a clue where my keys are.
to give someone information about something
Please clue me in on the plan.
The -ing form is usually cluing. You may also see clueing.