The Clue
Hint for Hercule (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CLUE
Tags
Notes
The answer CLUE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
Related Clues
Hint
Lead
This is one
Aid to solution
Answer's opposite
Hawkshaw's aid
Holmes's quest
Hunt hint
Mystery element
Sleuth's find
Sleuth's need
Tec's help
Tip-off
Tip for a tec
Whodunit item
Detectives' board game
Game played with a knife
Help for Nancy Drew
Lipstick print, maybe
Whodunit board game
Fingerprint or dropped handkerchief, say
Footprint or loose thread, perhaps
Game with Colonel Mustard and Mrs. Peacock
Game with Miss Scarlet and Professor Plum
Word in many a Nancy Drew title
Definition
CLUE as a noun:
1. (hint, clue) = a slight indication
2. (clue, clew, cue) = evidence that helps to solve a problem
CLUE as a verb:
1. (clue, clew) = roll into a ball