CLUE


Meaning of CLUE in English

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( clues)

1.

A clue to a problem or mystery is something that helps you to find the answer to it.

Geneticists in Canada have discovered a clue to the puzzle of why our cells get old and die...

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2.

A clue is an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime.

The vital clue to the killer’s identity was his nickname, Peanuts.

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3.

A clue in a crossword or game is information which is given to help you to find the answer to a question.

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4.

If you haven’t a clue about something, you do not know anything about it or you have no idea what to do about it. ( INFORMAL )

I haven’t a clue what I’ll give Carl for his birthday next year.

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