Is there a setting I can switch on to STOP the CC game from making "next-move" hints.

Stacifay

The flashing "next-move hint" is annoying and takes the fun out of trying to figure out what my next move will be. If I can change it in settings, please tell me how to do so. 

_Elsa_

No there isn't Stacifay.  A lot of players have requested a shut off for this and those messages were reported to the studio but no change yet.  It's flashing right away because the studio is testing out different speeds so that could be why you are seeing it come up faster.  It's a wait and see which speed the studio feels is the best for the game.  If they come up with a shut off a blog will be posted here in the community.