Clue
Noun
UK
/kluː/
US
/kluː/
Definition
A piece of evidence or information that helps find an answer or solve a mystery.
Example
"The detective found a clue."
"Small clues helped the students guess the meaning of the difficult word in the text."
"Without any clue, the mystery remained unsolved and everyone stayed confused about what happened."
Explanation
A clue is a piece of information that helps solve a problem, mystery, or puzzle. Detectives use clues to solve crimes, and students use clues in tests or books to understand answers. In everyday life, clues guide us when we are unsure of something. Clues can be words, signs, or evidence. The word can also mean a slight idea or hint, like saying, “I have no clue,” meaning “I don’t know”.