offer a clue

Examples (10)

• The muddy footprints offered the only clue to the intruder's identity.
• The fossil record can offer a valuable clue about ancient climates.
• Can you offer me a clue? I'm completely stuck on this puzzle.
• The author's early letters offer a vital clue to understanding his later novels.
• Unfortunately, the ancient manuscript didn't offer any clue as to its origin.
• Perhaps the new DNA evidence will offer the clue we need to solve the case.
• So far, the witness has offered no useful clues about the suspect's appearance.
• Look closely at the painting; every detail might offer a subtle clue.
• His strange reaction to the news could offer a clue about his involvement.
• The detective hoped the cryptic note would offer a clue to the next location.