Clue

Pronunciation: /ˈkluː/

Clue (noun)

  1. a piece of information that helps you solve a problem or mystery
  2. a basic idea or understanding about something

Examples

  • The teacher gave a clue to solve the puzzle.
  • A small clue can lead to the right answer.

Common collocations: give a clue, find a clue, small clue, have no clue, get a clue