<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.: It is up to Aurora to piece together the clues and solve the murder before she becomes the next victim.</li><li>a phrase or word provided as a hint to help find an answer or response in a crossword puzzle, on a game show, etc.: The celebrity editor's name was featured as a clue on the long-running quiz show.</li><li>an insight into or knowledge about something: As a kid from the suburbs, Patrick has lived a sheltered life and doesn't have a clue how to survive on his own.</li><li>clew (defs 2, 3, 4, 6).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to direct or point out by a clue.</li><li>to help find (an answer in a puzzle or quiz) by providing a clue: The four-letter “nose” was clued as “characteristic smell of wine.”</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>to provide with useful or reliable information: Clue us in on how these forms are to be filled out.</li><li>to make familiar or aware: Has she been clued in about the rules of this office?</li></ul>