clue: meaning and words from its letters
4 letters · 6 letter points · starts with C · ends with E
Meaning of clue
noun
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
Example: Give me a clue because the question is too vague.
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
Example: The detectives were looking for some clues at the scene of the crime.
Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)
Example: I had little clue that I was being carefully monitored by the CCTV.
The text that indicates an answer in a crossword puzzle.
Listed forms: clues, clew.
Source: Wiktionary — clue.
verb
To provide with a clue.
Example: The crossword compiler wasn't sure how to clue the word "should".
To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").
Example: Smith, clue Jones in on what's been happening.
- alt-of, alternative
Alternative form of clew.
Base or related entry: clew.
Listed forms: clues, cluing, clueing, clued, clew.
Source: Wiktionary — clue.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for clue.
noun
a slight indication
noun
evidence that helps to solve a problem
verb
roll into a ball
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is clue in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
These are spelling-list matches, not official game validity checks. Check the rules and dictionary used by your game.
Letter-value score of clue
C(3) + L(1) + U(1) + E(1) = 6 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of clue
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from clue
4 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in clue. Showing up to 24, longest first.