/klooh/ , n. , v. , clued, cluing .
n.
1. anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
2. clew (defs. 1-4, 6, 7).
v.t.
3. to direct or point out by a clue.
4. clew (def. 8).
5. clue in ,
a. to provide with useful or reliable information: Clue us in on how these forms are to be filled out.
b. to make familiar or aware: Has she been clued in about the rules of this office?
[ var. sp. of CLEW ]
Syn. 1. sign, hint, trace, evidence, mark, key.