initialclues
nounUK /ɪˈnɪʃəl kluːz/
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl kluːz/
The first hints that help you start solving a puzzle or mystery.
The detective found initialclues at the scene that helped him begin the case.
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2. The first pieces of information that help you begin to understand something.
The teacher gave us initialclues about the topic before the lesson.
3. Early signs that show something is happening.
The dark clouds were initialclues that a storm was coming.
4. The first helpful facts found at the start of a search.
The map and the old letter were initialclues for the treasure hunt.