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clue

  [kloo] noun, verb, clued, clu⋅ing.
Use clue in in a Sentence
–noun
1. anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
2. clew (defs. 1–4, 6, 12).
–verb (used with object)
3. to direct or point out by a clue.
4. clew (def. 7).
—Verb phrase
5. clue in,
a. to provide with useful or reliable information: Clue us in on how these forms are to be filled out.
b. to make familiar or aware: Has she been clued in about the rules of this office?
Origin:
var. sp. of clew

Synonyms:
1. sign, hint, trace, evidence, mark, key.
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Idioms & Phrases

clue in

Also, clue up. Give someone guiding information, as in It's time someone clued us in on what's happening, or I hope they clue us up soon. This expression, which uses the verb clue in the sense of "inform," is sometimes put simply as clue (as in I'll clue youthis isn't going to work). [Colloquial; mid-1900s] Also see not have a clue.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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