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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'to hint' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when you want to give someone a subtle indication or suggestion without being too direct. For example: "The teacher gave a few hints about the upcoming exam."
Dictionary
to hint
noun
A clue.
Exact(60)
Evans chose to hint he was senile.
"I wanted to hint at that dark side.
Alibaba's recent public comments seem to hint at a workaround.
The government's response seemed to hint at its priorities.
Mr Olmert used to hint that America was blocking them.
Some of their green is beginning to hint of gold.
He would like to "hint at many things.
How thrilling it felt to hint at lesbianism!
He likes to hint, suggest, allude rather than state.
Sometimes fonts seem to hint at their line's temperament.
The press began to hint at a coldly grandiose recluse.
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