The term GIMME A __ is a phrase used to ask for something, usually in an informal manner. The crossword solutions for this term are HINT (4 letters) and SEC (3 letters). HINT stands for 'Helpful Information Necessary To', while SEC stands for 'Security Exchange Commission'. The Security Exchange Commission is a government agency that regulates the stock market and other financial institutions. The HINT acronym is often used to refer to a clue or HINT given to help someone solve a problem or answer a question.