clue

Definition

  • noun: something that helps a person find something, understand something, or solve a mystery or puzzle
  • noun: something that guides through an intricate procedure or maze of difficulties
  • verb: to provide with a clue
  • usually used in negative statements
  • synonyms: indication, suggestion, hint

Examples

  • The public should be 'clued in' to what's happening. [=should be told about what's happening]

  • He doesn't have a 'clue' when it comes to fixing cars. [=he knows nothing about fixing cars]

  • He's totally 'clued in on' [=he knows a lot about] the latest computer developments.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Doesn't anything work around here? Logic circuits on the snake simply failed to respond. There was no sign of mechanical damage or tampering... ...and no clue to the malfunction. Central mechanism psychosis? l feel we should shut down the resort for a month. Oh, that seems rash. (..)
    1973 Westworld