Inkling
Inkling noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: did not give the slightest inkling that he was planning to quit
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Synonyms for Inkling
Lead and inkling are semantically related in idea topic. In some cases you can use "Lead" instead a noun "Inkling".
Nearby Word: inkle
Lead
Lead noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: the police are now working on several leads generated by the evidence gathered at the crime scene
Inkling and lead are semantically related in clue topic. Sometimes you can use "Inkling" instead a noun "Lead".
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- Every season he has only an inkling of a clue to lead him in any real direction.
Source: Arc Fatigue
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