The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INKLING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result INKLING
- With it, leader gets round large suspicion
- Suspicion of fluid ejected by octopuses and marine fish?
- Suspicion held by leader about Liberal
- Popular leader embracing left causes suspicion
- Hint: using Star Trek language’s not on
- Suggestion of popular ruler protecting pound
- Thought of nickname for baby squid?
- Sounding bell after time’s gone is hint
- Elected ruler is protecting pound, creating suspicion
- Suspicion of stink lingering about
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The straight part
We know that "Suggestion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suggestion = inkling.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.
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What does INKLING mean?
INKLING noun- Usually preceded by forms of to give: a slight hint, implication, or suggestion given.
- Often preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.
- A desire, an inclination.
- To hint at; disclose.
- To have a hint or inkling of; divine.