Foundation level · Year 4 · free
clue
noun · Say it: KLOO
What it means
Foundationa piece of information that helps you solve a puzzle or mystery
The muddy pawprints were a clue that the dog had been in the kitchen.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- hint
- pointer
- sign
More examples
- Can you give me a clue to help me finish this crossword?
Where the word comes from
From 'clew', an old word for a ball of thread used to find a way out of a maze.
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