clues

NOUN

hint, evidence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cue indication inkling key pointer proof solution suggestion tip trace

STRONG

intimation lead mark notion print sign suspicion telltale tip-off track wind

WEAK

dead giveaway hot lead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question

VERB

give information

Synonyms

STRONG

acquaint advise apprise hint indicate inform intimate notify post suggest tell warn

WEAK

fill in give the lowdown give the skinny on lead to leave evidence leave trace leave tracks point to wise up

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal deceive hide mislead withhold

WEAK

keep secret

Example Sentences

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Canadian consumer-price data for April will be released on Tuesday and might give clues about whether or not the Bank of Canada could need to increase interest rates amid high energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

These uncommon DNA changes can sometimes preserve clues about ancient migration patterns and long-lost ancestral populations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Between travel, buying a subscription to enter the game and then buying clues from the organizer, they spent about $1,500, along with “so much time and energy,” Novak said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Once again, the details were supplied by random commenters, who were beginning to work themselves into a fever pitch: Were these clues?

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"And we found clues near the window," George said.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene