Where did the word clue come from? In this episode of Origins in Five, we trace it back through detective fiction, medieval English, and all the way to the Greek myth of Theseus and the labyrinth.Questions? Comments? Email us at originsinfive@gmail.com.

Where did the word clue come from? In this episode of Origins in Five, we trace it back through detective fiction, medieval English, and all the way to the Greek myth of Theseus and the labyrinth. Questions? Comments? Email us at originsinfive@gmail.com.

Clue: How a Ball of Yarn Became a Hint

Origins in Five is a short podcast for curious minds. Each episode explores the origin of a single word — where it came from, how its meaning evolved, and what history it carries today. These five-minute stories reveal the hidden history of everyday language.

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Origins in Five is a short podcast for curious minds. Each episode explores the origin of a single word — where it came from, how its meaning evolved, and what history it carries today. These five-minute stories reveal the hidden history of everyday language.

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Clue: How a Ball of Yarn Became a Hint