CLUES

noun

1. A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
2. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
3. An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.

verb

1. To provide with a clue.
2. To provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up").