This hint, for one (4)
I believe the answer is:
clue
(Other definitions for clue that I've seen before include "Crossword item" , "Slight indication (as here)" , "Indication, hint" , "It helps solve a crime" , "Inkling" .)
I believe the answer is:
clue
(Other definitions for clue that I've seen before include "Crossword item" , "Slight indication (as here)" , "Indication, hint" , "It helps solve a crime" , "Inkling" .)