Related Clues:

• This implied that it might be the D
• Intimated
• Made a suggestion
• Was indirect
• Dropped a clue
• Less than broadcast
• Was less than explicit
• Made an indirect suggestion
• Gave a clue
• Offered intimations
• Said "This answer starts with an H," e.g
• Gave an inkling
• Suggested; implied
• Didn't say directly