plural noun
Clues are pieces of information that help you solve a mystery, problem, or puzzle.
The detective found several clues at the scene.
The clues led the team to the hidden treasure.
American English
How to pronounce clues
noun · verbB1Common word
KLOOZ
/kʰluz/
One syllable.
Form of clue
Clues can be the plural noun or the third-person singular form of the verb clue.
Clues are pieces of information that help you solve a mystery, problem, or puzzle.
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plural noun
Clues are signs that help you understand what happened or what something is like.
Several clues suggest that the fire was not an accident.
Her expression gave us clues about how she felt.
third-person singular verb
Clues means gives someone information about a situation or plan, usually in the expression clue someone in.
The manager clues the new staff in on the changes.
His report clues the team in on what happened.
Good to know
This verb is usually used in the expression clue someone in.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
The -ing form is usually cluing. You may also see clueing.