hints

advice announcement clue evidence idea implication impression information inkling intimation mention notion reference reminder scent sign suspicion symptom taste tinge tip trace warning whiff whisper wink wrinkle

adumbration allusion communication connotation denotation glimmering help inference innuendo insinuation iota lead notice observation omen pointer print signification smattering telltale tip-off token

flea in ear word to wise

lot

heedlessness neglect

advise allude to broach imply inform mention refer to remind touch on

acquaint adumbrate angle apprise coax connote cue drop expose fish foreshadow impart infer insinuate intimate leak make point prefigure press prompt recall shadow signify solicit spring whisper wink

bring up give an inkling jog memory let it be known let out of bag put flea in ear say in passing tip off tip one's hand

conceal halt hide leave alone prevent refuse stop withhold