hints
n. countablen. small pieces of information that help you guess or understand something. You use them when you do not want to give the full answer right away.
n. indirect suggestions or pieces of information intended to guide someone toward a conclusion or solution. Often used to provide assistance without revealing a complete answer.
She gave me several hints to help me solve the puzzle.
The teacher provided a few subtle hints about the upcoming exam topics to help the students focus their revision.
The detective carefully examined the room for any hints of a struggle, though the perpetrator had clearly attempted to clean the scene thoroughly before departing.
Commonly used with the verbs 'give', 'take', or 'drop'.
She gave me a hint about the secret.She gave me a hint as to the secret.While 'about' is common, 'as to' or 'of' are often preferred in formal contexts to specify the nature of the hint.