Related Clues:

• Slight shade
• Word from the wise
• 'The first word of the answer to each of the six starred clues describes the number of that clue,' e.g.
• Hint of hue
• Subtle flavor
• Subtle shade
• Small clue
• Comment from over the shoulder, maybe
• "Gimme a __"
• Thing intentionally dropped
• "Getting warmer," e.g.
• Modicum of color
• Indicate subtly
• Cast, as of color
• It may be printed upside-down