clue
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1. clue - Noun
2. clue - Verb
3. Clue - Proper noun
Meaning
A ball of thread, yarn, or cord; also, The thread itself.
That which guides or directs one in anything of a doubtful or intricate nature; that which gives a hint in the solution of a mystery.
A lower corner of a square sail, or the after corner of a fore-and-aft sail.
A loop and thimbles at the corner of a sail.
A combination of lines or nettles by which a hammock is suspended.
A ball of thread; a thread or other means of guidance. Same as Clew.
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1980–2003 In a change from earlier portrayals of the character, Nancy is pictured on the cover of Hit and Run Holiday (1986) in proximity to an attractive young man, rather than a clue.
A clue to how they would have met lies in the 1659 Easter census, which lists the Ferraboschi family four houses away from the Amati residence.
Although the most likely explanation is that these matters aren't important enough for canonical answers, there's one more dimension to the Frogs' reproductive cycle that may provide a clue.
Also, the moment you choke on a test or you don’t know how to continue, remember that you can count on your friend who is watching you from outside to send you a clue.
And doesn’t have a clue how to make others better.
Announced during E3 in June 2017, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is long overdue, especially considering the first was released over 15 years ago, and we still have no clue when it might be ready.