Clue and Why

Clue

Clue noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
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Why and clue are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Why" instead a noun "Clue".

Nearby Words: clueless, clued, cluing

Why

Why noun - Something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing.
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Synonyms for Why

Clue and why are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clue" instead a noun "Why".
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