However, it's possible the phrase is meant to describe the following:
* Appositives as context clues: An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun or noun phrase. It often provides additional information or detail. In this sense, an "appositive clue" could be a way to find the meaning of an unknown word or phrase by using the appositive that renames it.
For example:
> "The creature, a large, scaly lizard, sunned itself on the rock."
Here, "a large, scaly lizard" is the appositive that renames the noun "creature." This phrase gives us clues about the meaning of "creature" by describing its appearance.
To understand the true meaning of "appositive clues," it's essential to know the context where this phrase is used.
Please provide more context about the source of the phrase, and I will gladly help you interpret it.