The Clue
Tip-off (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HINT
Tags
Notes
The answer HINT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
Related Clues
Allusion
Clue
Helpful ___
Inkling
Intimate
Intimation
Soupcon
Suggest
Tip
Touch
Trace
Whiff
Whisper
Aid to the stumped
Allusion's cousin
Bit of color
Give an inkling
Help for a guesser
Help for the puzzled
Help for the stumped
Little bit
Request from the stumped
Slightest amount
Suggest subtly
"Warm" or "cold"
"Warmer" or "colder"
Word to the wise
Charades gesture, e.g.
Not say directly
Bit to go on?
Tip-off of a sort
Comment from over the shoulder, maybe
Definition
HINT as a noun:
1. (hint, intimation, breath) = an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
2. (hint, clue) = a slight indication
3. (touch, hint, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon) = a slight but appreciable addition; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
4. (trace, hint, suggestion) = a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"
5. (tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint) = an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
HINT as a verb:
1. (hint, suggest) = drop a hint; intimate by a hint