| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| FAINTEST | Least, as an inkling |
| LAMEST | Least plausible, as an excuse |
| LAMEST | Least valid, as an excuse |
| SENSE | Have an inkling |
| SENSED | Had an inkling |
| SENSES | Has an inkling |
| FELT | Had an inkling |
| FEEL | Have an inkling |
| HINT | Give an inkling |
| HINTED | Gave an inkling |
| SCENT | Get an inkling of. |
| INTIMATE | Give an inkling of. |
| SCENT | Have an inkling of. |
| IDEAOF | Have an ... (have an inkling). |
| KNEW | Had more than an inkling |
