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I believe the answer is:

clue

(Other definitions for clue that I've seen before include "crossword guide" , "Crossword help" , "Intimation (like this?)" , "Hint towards solution" , "One indicates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail, The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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