Answer
Answer noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Hint
Hint noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: can't you give me some hint as to where you're taking me?
How words are described
| clear | clear answer | clear hint |
| best | best answer | best hint |
| long | long answer | long hint |
| better | better answer | better hint |
| Other adjectives: common, short, direct, helpful, single, obvious, actual, definite, real, big, cryptic, serious, useful, vague, general, possible, final, next, last, previous. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- A guard can give you a hint for 500 gald, but his hint is only useful in telling you what you need to start on if you already know the answer to the puzzle...
Source: Guide Dang It / Tales Series -
Schmuck Bait: Frequently, a clue is written so that it may hint at one answer but then throws in a key word at the last second to negate what would seem like the more sensible answer.
Source: Series / Jeopardy! - Here's a hint, it's not in the verse, chorus, intro, or outro... also the answer is in caps.
Source: Fridge / Music
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