Hint for Hercule (4 letters)

{ Answer }

CLUE

{ Related Clues }

Inkling
Lead
Tip
Crossword hint
Fingerprint, e.g.
Guide for Holmes
Hawkshaw's aid
Hawkshaw's help
Help for a detective
Hint for a hawkshaw
Holmes's quest
Lead for Columbo
Observatory site?
Piece of evidence
Tec's help
Tip-off
Aid for Miss Marple
Colonel Mustard's game
Footprint or fingerprint, say
Game played with a knife
Game played with a rope
Hercule Poirot lead
Whodunit board game
Fingerprint or dropped handkerchief, say
Footprint or loose thread, perhaps
It has nine rooms
Object under a magnifying glass, maybe
Word in many a Nancy Drew title

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer CLUE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.

{ 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