Hints

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of hint; subtle clues or suggestions that help solve problems.

“The teacher gave hints to help students solve the puzzle.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/hɪnts/

Related Words

Synonyms

clues tips suggestions

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Common word with NT consonant cluster.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; good for building off existing words.

Words Related to Hints

Anagrams of Hints

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

thins thisn

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hints” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bints dints hants hents hilts hinds hists hunts lints mints pints tints

Words you can make from Hints

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hints”.

hins hint hisn hist hits inst isnt thin this

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “hints”.

nights things thinks

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