hintedanswer
nounUK /ˈhɪntɪd ˈɑːnsə/
US /ˈhɪntɪd ˈænsər/
A hinted answer is an answer you get a little clue about before you say it.
The teacher gave us a hinted answer so we could guess the word.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An answer that is only partly revealed on purpose.
The riddle came with a hinted answer at the bottom of the page.
3. A helpful push toward the right answer without saying it fully.
Mom gave me a hinted answer about where my shoes were.
4. A small sign that helps you find the answer yourself.
The map had a hinted answer showing which path to take.