numberhints

noun
UK /ˈnʌmbə hɪnts/
US /ˈnʌmbər hɪnts/

Little clues that help you guess a number.

The puzzle gave us numberhints to find the secret code.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small pieces of help shown next to a math problem.

The worksheet had numberhints beside each question.

3. Short messages that tell you which number comes next.

The app gave numberhints when I got stuck on the pattern.

4. Friendly suggestions about how many to pick.

The teacher left numberhints on the board for the counting game.