A clue is a piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, or it's a slight hint. When you’re in the dark about the surprise party your friends are planning, they'll say, “She doesn’t have a clue!”
A ball of thread; a thread or other means of guidance. Same as
Noun
evidence that helps to solve a problem
Noun
a slight indication
Verb
roll into a ball
n.
A ball of thread, yarn, or cord; also, The thread itself.
n.
That which guides or directs one in anything of a doubtful or
intricate nature; that which gives a hint in the solution of a mystery.
n.
A lower corner of a square sail, or the after corner of a
fore-and-aft sail.
n.
A loop and thimbles at the corner of a sail.
n.
A combination of lines or nettles by which a hammock is
suspended.
n.
A ball of thread; a thread or other means of guidance. Same
as Clew.
Clue
You have wound a goodly clue.
This clue once found unravels all the rest.
Serve as clues to guide us into further knowledge.
A ball of thread; a thread or other means of guidance. Same as
Usage Examples
And as I grew older, I then auditioned for the Royal Academy of Music in London, and they said, well, no, we won't accept you, because we haven't a clue - you know - of the future of a so-called 'deaf' musician. And I just couldn't quite accept that.
There are a lot of bands who claim to be punk and they only play the music, they have no clue what it's all about. It's a lifestyle. It's not about popularity and all that crap.
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Other Usage ExamplesNone of us is responsible for the complexion of his skin. This fact of nature offers no clue to the character or quality of the person underneath.
I think it was T.S. Eliot who talked about good poetry being felt before it's understood. I believe that. There are some bands where I love their lyrics but I don't have a clue what they're on about.
I thought, well of course, Kinsey absolutely adored teaching. He was a wonderful teacher. So these kids really inspired me. So that was a clue I hung onto. He loved young people, he absolutely loved them. And he loved teaching them and trying to help them.