Hint

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A subtle clue or suggestion that helps solve a problem.

“She gave me a hint about the surprise party.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/hɪnt/

Related Words

Synonyms

cluetipsuggestion

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

NT ending is common; H-I-N-T pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; useful for tight spaces.

Words Related to Hint

Anagrams of Hint

Words that use exactly the same letters as “hint”.

thin

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hint” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

aint dint hant hent hilt hind hine hing hins hist hont hunt mint

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “hint”.

ahint chint hiant hints nicht night ninth nitch othin tahin thein thine thing think thins thisn unhit

Longer words starting with Hint

Words that begin with “hint”.

hints

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