The crossword solutions for the term SLIGHTEST HINT are TRACE (5 letters) and BREATH (6 letters). TRACE is a verb meaning to follow or to go over lightly, while BREATH is a noun meaning the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration. A slight hint is a subtle indication of something, often given in a subtle way. Therefore, the two words together can be interpreted as a metaphor for following a subtle indication of something.