Clue Notation is a daily puzzle that appears on the main page of dailycues. Each day a person's name, an object, or a common phrases is written in cue notation. Cue notation is a way of writing out how to cue words where the handshapes are represented by numbers and vowel placements are represented by letters (e.g., c for chin placement). This system was originially intended to give beginners a way to take notes on how to cue.
Cue notation was not intended to be read on its own. Without the benefit of the mouth, the symbols of cue notation can be ambiguous. In early writings on Cued Speech, reading the hand alone was deemed "impossible." In reality, however, people who cue and know English see patterns emerge and can often see through the ambiguity and can fill-in the missing information.
The purpose of Clue Notation is to provide an enjoyable, low-pressure way to practice seeing the patterns of English through Cued Speech. This can be a good way for novice cue readers to practice without a partner.
There are more than 1,400 puzzles in 75 categories. A new puzzle will appear each day.
When you put your cursor in the box, the hint should disappear. Type your answer and hit the submit button. You will be told if you are correct or not. Capitalization and punctuation is ignored, so if you got an answer incorrect, check your spelling. Answers to the daily puzzle are revealed the following day.