1) Defined 2) Defined in this genre 3) Gave a hint 4) Gave a sign 5) Gave a suggestion to 6) Gave a tip 7) Given a hint 8) Given evidence 9) Hinted 10) Hinted at 11) Like a crossword 12) Like all good crosswords 13) Like crossword puzzle entries 14) Like crossword words 15) Like crosswords 16) Like every crossword answer 1) Hinted