Word: HINTS
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Definition of HINTS
- A clue.
"I needed a hint to complete the crossword."
- A tacit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
"He gave me a hint that my breath smelt."
- A small, barely detectable amount of.
"I could taste a hint of lemon in the wine."
- To suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
"She hinted at the possibility of a recount of the votes."
- To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.
"to hint a suspicion"
- To develop and add hints to a font.
"The typographer worked all day on hinting her new font so it would look good on computer screens."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "hints" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "hints", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HINTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HINTS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HINTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HINTS:
- # the hints effect
- # master of hints
- # playing with hints
- # in terms of hints
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