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

Even so, the researchers suggest that studying PAD more closely could eventually help identify biomarkers associated with common brain disorders and provide new clues about the biological pathways involved.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

That concern can leave clues in the electronic health record—for example, nurses may check vital signs more frequently.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

A stock-market pullback is brewing, according to strategists who have studied every retreat since 1956 for clues on the future.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Investors will now turn to a busy slate of U.S. economic data this week, including job openings, the ADP employment report, personal-consumption expenditures and nonfarm payrolls, for clues on the Fed’s next policy move.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Did you bring our clues to school, Nancy?"

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