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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