Clew
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to roll into a ball (transitive and intransitive) to raise the lower corner(s) of (a sail)
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A roughly spherical mass or body. A ball of thread or yarn. Yarn or thread as used to guide one's way through a maze or labyrinth; a guide, a clue. The lower corner(s) of a sail to which a sheet is attached for trimming the sail (adjusting its position relative to the wind); the metal loop or cringle in the corner of the sail, to which the sheet is attached. On a triangular sail, the clew is the trailing corner relative to the wind direction. The sheets so attached to a sail. The cords suspending a hammock.
Clue
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To provide with a clue (often used with "in" or "up").To provide someone with information which he or she lacks.
Example sentence: I've seen zero evidence of any nation on Earth other than Mexico even remotely having the slightest clue what Mexican food is about or even come close to reproducing it. It is perhaps the most misunderstood country and cuisine on Earth.