noun

1. a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime. "police officers are still searching for clues" синонимы: hint, indication, sign, signal, pointer, guide, suggestion, intimation, trace, indicator, lead, tip, tip-off, piece of evidence, piece of information
2. a word or words giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword. "a long-pondered clue in a half-completed crossword" синонимы: question, problem, puzzle, riddle, poser, conundrum, cryptic clue

verb

inform someone about a particular matter. "Stella had clued her in about Peter" синонимы: inform, let know, notify, make aware, give information, prime, familiarize with, make familiar with, acquaint with, keep up to date, keep posted, tip off, give the low-down on, give a rundown on/of, fill in on, clue up, put in the picture, put wise, keep up to speed, gen up on, give the gen