firsthints
nounUK /ˈfɜːst.hɪnts/
US /ˈfɝːst.hɪnts/
The firsthints are the very first little clues that help you guess something.
The teacher gave us firsthints about the hidden word, like its first letter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The earliest small pieces of information about something that is going to happen.
The firsthints of spring appeared when tiny buds showed on the trees.
3. The first gentle suggestions given to help someone start solving a problem.
She gave me firsthints on how to begin my science project.
4. The very first small signs that something is true or real.
There were firsthints that the lost dog was nearby.