something that guides through an intricate procedure or maze of difficulties; specifically : a piece of evidence that leads one toward the solution of a problem
clues
noun(clue)
idea, notion
clues
verb(clue)
to provide with a clue
clues
verb(clue)
to give reliable information to
clues
phrasal verb(clue)
to give information to (someone) —often + on —often used as clued in