The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HINTING
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Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Suggesting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suggesting = hinting.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HINTING mean?
HINTING verb- To suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
- To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.
- To develop and add hints to a font.
- The act of giving a hint or suggestion.
- A display adjustment for fonts on digital media, causing letters to be aligned with a rasterized grid.