Give a helpful hint (5)
I believe the answer is:
steer
'give a helpful hint' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for steer that I've seen before include "What cowboys try to do to" , "beef producer" , "Control movement" , "Pilot a boat in desired direction" , "Guide (eg, a ship)" .)