Answer: alluding

AnswerCrossword Clue
ALLUDINGReferring (to)
alludingALLUDE, to make an indirect reference
alluding(of an artist or a work of art) Recall (an earlier work or style) in such a way as to suggest a relationship with it
alludingMention without discussing at length
alludingSuggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at