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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.

Submitting an Answer

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.

Hints

2nd in Command: U.S. Vice Presidents
5-day Forecast: Weather terms
Academy Award Winner: People who've won Oscars
Animal: Common and some less common animals
Baseball Team: MLB Teams
Borrowed Word: English words taken from other languages
Box-Office Bomb: Movies that known because they tanked
Catch Phrase: Famous one-liners
Celebrity: Well-known individuals
Celebrity(-ish): Famous for being not quite that famous
Check Your Math: Mathematical terms
Classic Hollywood: Stars from the 40s, 50s and 60s
Classic T.V.: Hit television programs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s
Cocktail: names of alcoholic beverages
Common Fear: Things that scare people
Criminal: People who are known because for their crimes
Fictional Character: Famous characters from film, TV, and books.
First Lady: Women married to U.S. Presidents
Game: Famous games that people play
Board Game: Commercial board game
Garden Variety: Plants grown in gardens
Get Happy: Synonyms for the word "happy"
Girl's Name: Common American proper names for girls
Gridiron Team: NFL Football Teams
Kind of H20: Words associated with water including brandnames for bottled water
Historical Figure: People who made contributions thoughout history
Hobby: Activities people do to have fun and pass time
How to Spot a Tourist: Stereotypical items associated with Americans on vacation
In the Fridge: Items found in a refridgerator
In the Kitchen: Items found in a kitchen
In the Medicine Cabinet: Items found in a medicine cabinet
In the Morning:
In the Office
In the Tool Box
It's a Living: Common and uncommon occupations
Just Relax: Techniques/strategies for reducing stress
Meryl Streep Film: Title of a film starring Meryl Streep
Movie Title:
Mythical Creature
Natural Disaster:
Off Your Rocker: Terms that are synonymous with mental illness
On the Calendar: Terms related to the calendar
On the Map: Proper names for actual locations.
On the Side: Foods typically served as sides to entrees
On the Newsstand: Proper names of magazines
On Your Wrist: Words associated with items worm on one's wrist
Outer Space: Terms associated with the heavens
Oxymoronic: Terms that comprise two seemingly opposing words
Paint Color: Common and creative names of colors
Precious Stone
Reality T.V.
Reason for Being Late
Regurgitating Words: Words that are synonymous with throwing up
Retail Therapy: Proper names of stores commonly found in a shopping mall
Sitcom Character
Sitcom Star
Sites to See: Common visitor destinations around the world
Something to Wear: Common and less common items that can be worn
State Capital: Cities that serve as a U.S. State Capital
Summertime: Terms associated with summer
Sweet Treat: Foods eaten as a dessert
Term of Endearment: Nicknames for a loved one
T.V. Show: Recent television programs
Under the Weather: Illnesses
Way to Get Around: Common, uncommon, and even fictional modes of transportation
Wintertime: Items and activities associated with winter

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