knockhint
nounUK /ˈnɒk.hɪnt/
US /ˈnɑːk.hɪnt/
A small clue that helps you guess something.
The teacher gave us a knockhint so we could solve the riddle.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quiet sound made by tapping to get someone's attention.
He gave a knockhint on the door before walking in.
3. A gentle warning about something that might happen.
The dark clouds were a knockhint that rain was coming.
4. A small piece of help given during a game.
She whispered a knockhint to her teammate during the quiz.