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CUE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Cue.

Cue - as a noun

An actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actor's linespeech13words9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Evidence that helps to solve a problem

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clew9clue6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evidence14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A stimulus that provides information about what to do

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discriminative stimulus

Sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cue stickpool cuepool stick

Cue - as a verb

Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prompt12remind9

Example Sentences

"He forgot his cue and missed his entrance on stage."
"The director gave the actor a cue to start speaking."
"I take that as my cue to leave the party."
"The sound cue for the gunshot was delayed."
"She watched for her cue to begin the dance routine."
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Word Game Points

Is CUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cue is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is CUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cue is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is CUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cue is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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