Associations to the word «Clue»

Wiktionary

CLUE, noun. (now rare) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
CLUE, noun. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
CLUE, noun. An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
CLUE, noun. (slang) Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)
CLUE, verb. To provide with a clue.
CLUE, verb. To provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up").
CLUE BY FOUR, noun. Alternative spelling of clue-by-four
CLUE CARD, noun. (travel) (aviation) a printed card with basic entries listed for a global distribution system.
CLUE IN, verb. (idiomatic) To inform, instruct, or tell.
CLUE STICK, noun. (idiomatic) A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
CLUE STICKS, noun. Plural of clue stick

Dictionary definition

CLUE, noun. A slight indication.
CLUE, noun. Evidence that helps to solve a problem.
CLUE, verb. Roll into a ball.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats