What does "hints" mean?

[NewHopeR]

Context:
In short, the Nixon fund was a big story because Eisenhower, by his silence and hints and uneasiness, made it one. For no other reason.

(from Nixon: The Leaders)

 

[5jj]

hint noun (INDIRECT STATEMENT) - definition in British English Dictionary & Thesaurus - Cambridge Dictionary Online

 

[NewHopeR]

Thanks

 

[5jj]

Thanks

As Barb wrote recently in another thread:

[FONT=&quot]While your thanks are appreciated, it would be better if you simply clicked on "like" for the answers you receive. That can mean "I have seen your answer and appreciate your time to write it" even if it doesn't answer the question, but it also says "Thanks, I understand now" when the answer is complete.

When you create a new post just to say "thanks," although your intentions are courteous, it leads us to think you must have a follow-on question. If the answer was sufficient, please consider simply clicking "like" and we can all consider the subject closed. [/FONT]