How Do You Spell HINTS?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪnts] (IPA)

The word "hints" is spelled with the letters H-I-N-T-S. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /hɪnts/. The "H" is pronounced as an aspirated sound, while the "I" has a short vowel sound. The "N" is pronounced with a nasal sound followed by the "T" which is pronounced with a voiceless sound, and the "S" has a sibilant or hissing sound. Together, these letters create a word that means "suggestions or clues to help solve a problem or mystery."

HINTS Meaning and Definition

1. Hints are subtle suggestions or clues that are given in order to help someone understand or find something. They are typically provided to guide someone towards a solution or to give them a general idea of what to expect. Hints can be found in various settings and are often used in puzzles, games, and mysteries to assist with problem-solving or uncovering the truth.

   In puzzles, hints are employed to provide small pieces of information that can lead to the correct answer or solution. These hints are designed to be subtle enough to challenge the person while still offering enough guidance to prevent complete frustration. They are meant to gently nudge the individual in the right direction or offer a fresh perspective on the problem.

   In games, hints are used to aid players in progressing through different levels or to overcome obstacles. Whether it's a video game, board game, or a card game, hints can provide helpful tips, strategies, or advice to enhance gameplay and increase the chances of success.

   In mysteries or detective stories, hints are often scattered throughout the narrative to help solve or unravel the plot. These clues can be found in the form of dialogue, actions, or physical evidence, and they are generally meant to challenge the reader or viewer to piece together the puzzle and solve the mystery alongside the characters.

   Overall, hints are indispensable tools that aim to facilitate understanding or discovery, making them invaluable in various contexts where guidance or assistance is needed.

Top Common Misspellings for HINTS *

• ints 50%
• hings 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for HINTS

• ehints
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• hince
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• hains
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• rints
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• CINtAS
• hiotu
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• SInTZ
• SINTAs
• chintas
• chintss
• hancts
• Hintze
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• zintd
• bwints
• Hinnm
• Hiyos
• haintz
• hieets
• hietts

Etymology of HINTS

The word "hints" originated from the Middle English word "hinten" which means "to suggest or mention indirectly". It can be traced back further to the Old English word "hentan" which means "to seize or grasp". Over time, the meaning of the word transitioned from physical grasping to suggesting or indicating something indirectly.

Idioms with the word HINTS

• drop a hint (or drop hints) To subtly provide a suggestion or clue about something without explicitly stating it.

Similar spelling words for HINTS

• hunts,
• hands,
• haunts,
• hintze,
• hits,
• hinds,
• Hintz,
• tints,
• Hintzen,
• hint,
• mints.

Conjugate verb Hints

CONDITIONAL

I would hint

we would hint

you would hint

he/she/it would hint

they would hint

FUTURE

I will hint

we will hint

you will hint

he/she/it will hint

they will hint

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hinted

we will have hinted

you will have hinted

he/she/it will have hinted

they will have hinted

PAST

I hinted

we hinted

you hinted

he/she/it hinted

they hinted

PAST PERFECT

I had hinted

we had hinted

you had hinted

he/she/it had hinted

they had hinted

PRESENT

I hint

we hint

you hint

he/she/it hints

they hint

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hinted

we have hinted

you have hinted

he/she/it has hinted

they have hinted

I am hinting

we are hinting

you are hinting

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they are hinting

I was hinting

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I will be hinting

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