Hint to help you (4)

I believe the answer is:

clue

(Other definitions for clue that I've seen before include "Hint towards solution" , "It's here top be solved" , "Crossword help" , "What's this" , "Crossword hint?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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