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

  • (..) What? Well, it's right here. Read it down. Sigurbj'rn 'sgeirsson. Oh. Uh... Sigurbj'rn 'sgeirsson, that's... That's a clue. Maybe that's a place. It could be a thing. - What are you doing? - I am Googling at feet. - Are you supposed to be doing that? - Welcome to the st century. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth