clue

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|_|rare}} A strand of [[yarn]] etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a [[guide]].
2. {{U|information}} which may lead one to a certain point or [[conclusion]].
3. An object or a kind of [[indication]] which may be used as [[evidence]].
4. Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See [[have a clue]], [[clue stick]])
5. {{lb|en|crosswording}} The text that [[indicate]]s an answer in a [[crossword puzzle]].

Verb

1. To provide with a clue.
2. To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").
3. {{alt form|en|clew}}.

Proper noun

1. The [[board game]] [[w:Cluedo|Cluedo]] whose goal is to solve the [[mystery]] of a fictitious [[murder]].

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