Answer: soupcons

AnswerCrossword Clue
SOUPCONSSmall amounts.
SOUPCONSBits or hints
SOUPCONSTiny amounts
SOUPCONSSmall portions
SOUPCONSHints, of course, by jailbirds (8)
SOUPCONSTraces
SOUPCONSSuggestions
soupconsSOUPCON, a minute amount