clue: Meaning and Definition of

clue

Pronunciation: (kl), [key]
— n., v., clued, clu•ing.
—n.
  1. anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
  2. clew (defs. 1–4, 6, 7).
—v.t.
  1. to direct or point out by a clue.
  2. clew (def. 8).
  3. Clue us in on how these forms are to be filled out.
    1. to provide with useful or reliable information:Clue us in on how these forms are to be filled out.
    2. to make familiar or aware:Has she been clued in about the rules of this office?
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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