clue

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BrE /kluː/ AmE /klu/

noun en → es

1 HINT/INDICATION B1

a piece of information that helps you understand or solve a problem, mystery, etc.

pista, indicio

  • find a clue

Collocations follow a clue · solve a crime with clues

  • The detective found a crucial clue at the scene of the crime.

    El detective encontró una pista crucial en el lugar del crimen.

2 GAME B1

a piece of information that helps you guess a word or answer in a game such as charades or a crossword puzzle.

pista, indicación

  • give somebody a clue

Collocations a crossword clue · charade clues

  • She gave me a clue to help me guess the word.

    Ella me dio una pista para ayudarme a adivinar la palabra.