They're before your very eyes! (5)

I believe the answer is:

clues

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'eyes' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for clues that I've seen before include "Indications" , "Hints (that you're looking at?)" , "Here, they're across and down" , "Crossword aids" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app