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Synonyms: adumbration advice allusion announcement clue communication connotation denotation evidence flea in ear glimmering help idea implication impression inference information inkling innuendo insinuation intimation iota lead mention notice notion observation omen pointer print reference reminder scent sign signification smattering suspicion symptom taste telltale tinge tip tip-off token trace warning whiff whisper wink word to wise wrinkle

Synonyms: acquaint adumbrate advise allude to angle apprise bring up broach coax connote cue drop exposé fish foreshadow give an inkling impart imply infer inform insinuate intimate jog memory leak let it be known let out of bag make mention point prefigure press prompt put flea in ear recall refer to remind say in passing shadow signify solicit spring tip off tip one’s hand touch on whisper wink