Clues: meaning, definitions and examples

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clues

[ kluːz ]

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solve mysteries

Clues are pieces of evidence or information that help in solving mysteries or puzzles. They provide hints or leads to help uncover the truth.

Synonyms

evidence, hints, leads

Examples of usage

The detective carefully examined the clues left at the crime scene.
Each clue brought them closer to unraveling the mystery.

Translations

Translations of the word "clues" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pistas

🇮🇳 संकेत

🇩🇪 Hinweise

🇮🇩 petunjuk

🇺🇦 підказки

🇵🇱 wskazówki

🇯🇵 手がかり

🇫🇷 indices

🇪🇸 pistas

🇹🇷 ipuçları

🇰🇷 단서

🇸🇦 أدلة

🇨🇿 stopy

🇸🇰 stopy

🇨🇳 线索

🇸🇮 sledi

🇮🇸 vísbendingar

🇰🇿 дәйектер

🇬🇪 მინიშნებები

🇦🇿 ipucu

🇲🇽 pistas

Word origin

The word 'clues' originated from the Middle English word 'clew', meaning a ball of thread or yarn. This term was used in the context of Theseus and the Minotaur in Greek mythology, where he used a ball of thread as a clue to find his way back out of the labyrinth. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to any hint or evidence that helps in solving a mystery.