clues

clues · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of clue; pieces of evidence or information used to solve problems.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular of clue; informs someone about something.

  3. 3.

    Pieces of information that help answer questions.

Related words

See also: clue, evidence, hints, leads
Synonyms: evidence, hints, indications, leads, signs

Etymology

From Middle English "clewe" meaning a ball of thread, with English plural suffix "-s."