clue

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Again, demographics are a clue — this time within the professions, as there aren’t enough younger workers in the field to take the place of older ones as they retire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Much like Wordle, the player gets to solve one cryptic crossword clue a day, the game becomes progressively harder as the week goes on.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Another clue fell into place when a woman got in touch with investigators in 2003 about her father, who was last seen Aug. 10, 1999.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Tracking escaping hydrogen is critical because it forms when water molecules break apart, offering a direct clue to how much water Mars is losing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Which was why the other clue was so important.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day