clue in

verb

clued in; clueing in or cluing in; clues in
Synonyms of clue innext
informal
: to give information to (someone)
The public should be clued in to what's happening.
—often + on
She'll clue you in on the latest news.
—often used as clued in
He's totally clued in on the latest computer developments.

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The first clue in this riddle gives us the word SPY. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Over the last decade, the reward has been incrementally increased by the Board of Supervisors as the search continues for any clues in the case. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Trejo sifted through debris and looked for clues in the area, appealing for help that required heavy machinery, according to CNN Español. — Anabella González, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 One New York art adviser, speaking anonymously, resorted to an old saw to express skepticism about the new venture’s potential for anyone not already highly clued in to the art market. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for clue in

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