clues

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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hint, evidence n.
give information v.

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

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clues

Investors are now looking ahead to the Fed’s latest meeting minutes on Wednesday for any policy clues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

For the researcher Altin, there are clues in Homer's writing that he says shows the poet came from the area.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

Both types of objects have long been sought because they can provide important clues about how stars form and evolve.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Astrophysicists in India now say the latest findings from Aditya-L1, the country's first solar observation mission in space, have provided them some vital clues to unlocking those mysteries.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

It’s clear that Miss Genovese has spent a lot of time going over the outline of this morning, scrutinizing every detail of what happened for clues.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse