Spell out

SPECIFY

Think of a word that means to make something clear by giving exact details, often used when general terms aren’t enough.

"Spell out" is a clever way to hint at "specify" because both phrases mean to make something clear or explicit. The word "spell" also plays a double role—it can mean writing letters in order (like spelling a word) or, in this case, giving precise details, which aligns with "specify." Think of it as a nudge to be more detailed, just like spelling out a word letter by letter.