Allude is a verb that means to indirectly SUGGEST or HINT at something without explicitly stating it. The crossword solutions for allude are MENTION (7 letters), INSINUATE (9 letters), INDICATE (8 letters), IMPLY (5 letters), SUGGEST (7 letters), HINT (4 letters), INFER (5 letters), REFER (5 letters), TOUCH (5 letters), and IMPUTE (6 letters). All of these words have similar meanings, but they can be used in different contexts. For example, when someone mentions something, they are simply bringing it up in conversation, while when someone implies something, they are suggesting something without saying it directly. Similarly, when someone hints at something, they are giving a subtle clue, while when someone infers something, they are drawing a conclusion based on evidence. Finally, when someone refers to something, they are pointing to it, and when someone touches on something, they are briefly mentioning it.