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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Clue leads to clue in next to no time, this being an episodic show that needs to tie a bow around an investigation in something like 42 minutes. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 The first 12 Down clues in this puzzle are blank, marked only by [—]. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 17 Sep. 2026 In the wake of Nancy’s disappearance, the Guthrie family and authorities searched for clues in the case and repeatedly asked the public for help. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clue in

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