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HINTS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hints.

Hints - as a noun

An indirect suggestion

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breathintimation

A slight indication

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clue

A slight but appreciable amount

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jotmitepinchsoupconspecktingetouch

A just detectable amount

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suggestiontinttrace
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 informationleadsteertipwind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
counselcounselingcounsellingdirectionguidance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hints - as a verb

Drop a hint; intimate by a hint

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suggest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
convey
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She gave me hints about what to expect during the job interview."
"The detective found some hints that led her to the murderer's hideout."
"The teacher dropped some hints about tomorrow's test."
"I couldn't understand the hints in the riddle."
"He dropped hints about his secret plan."
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Word Game Points

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

HINTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is HINTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hints is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HINTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HINTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hints is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HINTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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