Indicate subtly is a phrase that describes a way of conveying a message without explicitly stating it. The crossword solutions for this phrase are HINT (4 letters), IMPLY (5 letters), and DROPAHINT (9 letters). HINT is a noun that means a slight indication or suggestion, while IMPLY is a verb that means to suggest or HINT at something without saying it directly. Finally, dropahint is a phrase that means to give a subtle suggestion or clue. All three words can be used to indicate subtly, but they all have slightly different meanings.