Hint Synonyms

65 hint synonyms include clue, inkling, suggestion, indication, indicator, sign, signal, pointer, intimation, and insinuation. Hint is a noun, and its antonyms are explicit and clarification. Here are some additional synonyms for "hint" with example sentences.

Another word for Hint

65 other ways to say hint.

1. clue

  • whisper  
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  • suggestion
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  • signal  
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  • sign  
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  • pointer  
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  • mention
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  • intimation  
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  • insinuation  
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  • innuendo  
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  • inkling  
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  • indicator  
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  • indication  
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  • clue  
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  • a word to the wise  
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  • allusion  
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2. trace

  • whisper  
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  • whiff  
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  • undertone  
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  • trace  
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  • touch
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  • tinge  
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  • taste  
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  • tad  
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  • suspicion  
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  • suggestion
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  • soupçon  
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  • sniff  
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  • smidgen  
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  • scent  
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  • modicum  
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  • dash  
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  • breath  
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3. tip

4. imply

  • whisper  
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  • suggest
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  • signal  
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  • refer to the fact  
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  • refer to  
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  • mean  
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  • make a reference to the fact  
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  • let it be known  
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  • intimate
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  • insinuate  
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  • indicate
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  • imply
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  • give someone to understand  
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  • give someone to believe  
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  • give an inkling  
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  • give a clue  
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  • get at  
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  • drive at  
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  • allude to the fact  
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  • allude to  
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Use hint in a Sentence

His smile was a hint of his approval.

She gave a subtle hint about her birthday plans.

The crossword puzzle provided a hint for each clue.