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Definition of clue : 1. A ball of thread, yarn, or cord; also, The thread itself.
2. A ball of thread; a thread or other means of guidance. Same as Clew.
3. A combination of lines or nettles by which a hammock is suspended.
4. A loop and thimbles at the corner of a sail.
5. A lower corner of a square sail, or the after corner of a fore- and- aft sail.
6. That which guides or directs one in anything of a doubtful or intricate nature; that which gives a hint in the solution of a mystery.

Synonyms:

mite, scent, cue stick, pool stick, pool cue, wind, lead, discriminative stimulus, trace, breath, tinge, soupcon, steer, confidential information, suggest, show, touch, knowledge, speck, jot, intimation, clew, pinch

encouragement, advice, hint, pointer, news, monition, caution, message, prompt, briefing, advocacy, guidance, suggestion, direction, tip, instruction, recommendation, warning, caveat, cue, information, intelligence

proof, mark, sign

Usage examples:

• I think the first thing for us to do is to look around and see if we can find anything that will give us a clue to the takin' o' the boat. - "The Go Ahead Boys and Simon's Mine", Ross Kay.
• I got a clue on the day you left. - "The Great Drought", Sterner St. Paul Meek.
• I shan't say a word that will give them a clue that will help them to lay hands on the captain. - "When London Burned", G. A. Henty.