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clue

Pronunciation: [kluː]

Word

Context: “games”

(noun) a hint or piece of information that helps you solve a problem or a mystery. When you are trying to figure something out, a clue can guide you in the right direction.

Example

The detective found a clue that helped him solve the case.

Example

There were no clues at the scene, so they couldn't figure out what happened.

Example

Can you give me a clue about the answer to the puzzle?

Context: “information”

(noun) any piece of information that gives you an idea about something. It can be something small that helps you understand a bigger situation.

Example

She gave me a clue about what present she wanted for her birthday.

Example

Without any clues, I felt totally lost trying to understand the story.

Example

What clue did you find that explains why he was upset?

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