1. A piece of advice or information given to help someone
   "The professor gave us a clue about the exam content";
   - hint
    
2. Evidence that helps to solve a problem
   "The detective found an important clue at the crime scene";
   - clew [archaic]

1. Provide with a clue; tell someone about something
   "Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?"

Sounds like: clew

Derived forms: clues, clueing, clued

Type of: evidence, indicant, indication

Encyclopedia: Clue, The