A clue that helps the reader to understand a word’s meaning by using a comparison to connect the word to another word or idea is known as a

clue.

1 answer

A clue that helps the reader to understand a word’s meaning by using a comparison to connect the word to another word or idea is known as a figurative clue or analogy clue. These types of clues can help provide context and a deeper understanding of the word in question by relating it to something familiar.