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HINT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hint.

How to pronounce hint:

US

Hint - as a noun

An indirect suggestion

Example: "Not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breath11intimation12

A slight indication

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clue6

A slight but appreciable amount

Example: "This dish could use a touch of garlic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jot10mite6pinch12soupcon11speck13tinge6touch10

A just detectable amount

Example: "He speaks french with a trace of an accent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suggestion12tint4trace7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
small indefinite amountsmall indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An indication of potential opportunity

Example: "He got a tip on the stock market"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confidential informationlead5steer5tip5wind8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
counsel9counseling13counselling14direction12guidance12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hint - as a verb

Drop a hint; intimate by a hint

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suggest9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
convey14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She hinted at her secret desire to travel the world."
"He hinted that he knew more than he was letting on."
"They hinted at their plans for the surprise party."
"The author subtly hinted at the twist ending in the first few chapters."
"I will hint to my boss that I need a raise during our meeting."
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Word Game Points

Is HINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HINT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is HINT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hint is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is HINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hint is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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