Hint and Indicator

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Hint noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).

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Indicator is a synonym for hint in clue topic. In some cases you can use "Indicator" instead a noun "Hint", when it comes to topics like matter.

Nearby Words: hinted, hinting

Indicator noun - An arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information.

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Hint is a synonym for indicator in speech topic. You can use "Hint" instead a noun "Indicator", if it concerns topics such as matter, sign.

good	good hint	good indicator
nice	nice hint	nice indicator
clear	clear hint	clear indicator
best	best hint	best indicator
Other adjectives: better, common, direct, helpful, single, obvious, strong, definite, real, big, great, huge, subtle, main, key, early, major, useful, general, possible, further, visual, biggest.

A lonely little thunder mage in the top left corner of the map, with no indicator, prior battle conversation, base conversation, or anything to hint at her arrival.

Source: Guide Dang It / Strategy
Also, an indicator over Dart's head will always hint that a battle will happen; for good measure, charm potions can be used to avert incoming battles.

Source: Video Game / The Legend of Dragoon

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