Phrase Hound found 16 phrases and 13 compound words that contain clue. The most common are listed below. Open clue in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 16
- get a clueTo become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
- gets a cluethird-person singular simple present indicative of get a clue: To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
- getting a cluepresent participle and gerund of get a clue
- got a cluesimple past of get a clue
- having a cluepresent participle and gerund of have a clue
- gotten a cluepast participle of get a clue: To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
- clue-by-fourA notional weapon used to knock sense into the clueless.
- clue stickA metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
- context clueThe surrounding information that can help a reader, spectator, etc. infer the meaning of an unknown or ambiguous word, plot point, etc.
- clue cardA printed card with basic entries listed for a global distribution system.
- rebel without a clueA rebellious but foolish or uninformed person.
- clue upTo become knowledgeable on a subject.
- clue cardsplural of clue card: A printed card with basic entries listed for a global distribution system.
- clue sticksplural of clue stick: A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
- clue-by-foursplural of clue-by-four: A notional weapon used to knock sense into the clueless.
- what was your first clueA riposte to someone who has just stated an obvious conclusion.
Compound words 13
- cluefulKnowledgeable and well-informed.
- cluemanshipThe art of writing cryptic crossword clues.
- unclueTo unwind; to untangle.
- cluebatA bat (club) with which someone clueless is struck (figuratively or in one's imagination).
- cluebookA book providing clues to the solution of a game.
- cluelikeResembling or characteristic of a clue.
- cluebieA new or inexperienced user who is more knowledgeable than a newbie; a newbie who "has a clue".
- microclueA tiny clue.
- cluelessWithout any clues or hints.
- cluebatsplural of cluebat: A bat (club) with which someone clueless is struck (figuratively or in one's imagination).