| clue | |
| 1. n. (now rare) A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide. | |
| 2. n. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion. | |
| 3. n. An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence. | |
| 4. n. (slang) Insight or understanding ("to have a clue about" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick) | |
| 5. v. To provide with a clue. | |
| The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should". | |
| 6. v. To provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up"). | |
| Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening. | |
