CLUES Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

clues 1 of 2

noun

plural of clue

as in indications

a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) vainly searched for a clue to the answer

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clues

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clue

as in tells

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Recent Examples of clues

Noun

Today’s Theme The clues at 22-, 37-, 56-Across and 67-Across seem to be missing, uh, all their words. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Studying its surface could therefore offer clues to how water and organic material were distributed as planets began to form, Elias Tsoutsanis, a chief researcher at TII's propulsion and space research center, said during the press briefing. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Haunting clues emerge in 7-year fishing boat mystery after wreckage found off island. — FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Warrick and others say this week’s events could offer clues to next season. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Watching from all sides The clues used to personalize your feed can even come from outside the app. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Her testimony, corroborated by video evidence and other clues investigators had gathered, pulled the entire story together. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The producer price index and retail sales figures, also Thursday, will offer fresh clues on inflation and consumer spending. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Investigators are still combing through the suspects' cellphones, dashboard cameras and other devices for clues about potential links to Iran. — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

And there are indications that the rising costs aren’t going away anytime soon.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Securing approval for those additional indications is likely necessary for Icotyde to become one of J & J's biggest drugs of all time , as executives have projected.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of indications

Verb

Based on Aira Bonfim’s in-depth research, the short film tells the story of Dona Carlota Rezende, the coach of the pioneering female football team Primavera Atlético Clube, in the 1940s.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Tasca tells Robb Report that the original developmental vines were obtained through a nursery that sold them only for trial purposes, but then the experiment became part of a larger initiative.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Noun

For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Karaduman said the opportunity is to combine those authentic visual cues with invisible comfort and performance.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cues

Verb

In addition to scaring the bejesus out of Hamlet and demanding blood, the ghost informs the audience exactly how the murder occurred.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
The facility lacks a verifiable method that informs food employees of their responsibility to report their health status in regards to illnesses that can spread through food.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of informs

Noun

That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
On Friday, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh offered no hints about potential interest rate policy moves while attending a meeting of financial leaders in Bangkok.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hints

Verb

Inside, Kaylee is eager to prove herself by really learning laundry and nailing it; Fraser advises her to come up with a system and stick to it.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
This summer, Kennedy’s health department appointed doctors with financial stakes in the peptide industry to a panel that advises the FDA.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of advises

Noun

Another 35% said AI provided suggestions or drafts while a person made every final call.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
While international observers initially blamed Moscow, there are now increasing suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

For example, Maricopa County (where their property is) offers a free Title Alert service that notifies residents when documents are recorded under their name or business.

— Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The permit allows any use across Clark County and extends to the entire state of Nevada if Tesla notifies the commission of expansion plans in advance.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026