A slight amount, a hint or shred (7)
I believe the answer is:
vestige
(Other definitions for vestige that I've seen before include "what's left over" , "2 [HINT]" , "Residual trace" , "A sign" , "Give set for a surviving trace" .)
I believe the answer is:
vestige
(Other definitions for vestige that I've seen before include "what's left over" , "2 [HINT]" , "Residual trace" , "A sign" , "Give set for a surviving trace" .)