What does HINT mean?

Pronunciation
/hɪnt/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
7
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. an indirect suggestion“not a breath of scandal ever touched her”
  2. a slight indication
  3. a slight but appreciable amount“this dish could use a touch of garlic”
  4. a just detectable amount“he speaks French with a trace of an accent”
  5. an indication of potential opportunity“he got a tip on the stock market”

verb

  1. drop a hint; intimate by a hint

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

hints8hinted10hinting11

Anagrams of HINT

Words inside HINT

9 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

hin6hit6 nit3nth6tin3 hi5 in2 it2ti2

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Questions

Is HINT a valid word in word games?

HINT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is HINT worth?

HINT is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from HINT?

9 other words, including IN, IT, HIT and HI.