01 Word definition

hint

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is HINT a word?

Yes. HINT is a 4-letter noun. an indirect suggestion Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HINT?

H-I-N-T

HINT contains 4 letters, begins with H, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an indirect suggestion

    “not a breath of scandal ever touched her”

2noun

  1. a slight but appreciable amount

    “this dish could use a touch of garlic”
Synonyms
intimationbreathtouchtingemitepinchjotspeck
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends7points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HINT spelled?

H1I2N3T4
Starts withHINFirst 3 letters
Ends withINTLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About HINT.

How do you spell HINT?

HINT is spelled H-I-N-T. It contains 4 letters.