Slight, subtle hint (4)
I believe the answer is:
thin
'slight' is the definition.
('thin' can be similar in meaning to 'slight')
'subtle hint' is the wordplay.
'hint' anagrams to 'THIN'.
Though, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for thin that I've seen before include "Sparse; not dense" , "Measure" , "Carrying little fat" , "Unconvincing" , "Lean; make (plants) less crowded" .)