Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Not explicit (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HINTED
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Notes
The answer HINTED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Intimated
Suggested
Gave an inkling
Suggested obliquely
Didn't come right out and say
Definition
HINT as a verb:
1. (hint, suggest) = drop a hint; intimate by a hint