CLUE


Meaning of CLUE in English

(~s)

1.

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

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

N-COUNT: oft N to n

2.

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

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

N-COUNT: oft N to n

3.

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

N-COUNT

4.

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

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

PHRASE: usu PHR wh

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