Hint and Smudge

Hint

Hint noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).

Smudge and hint are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smudge" instead a noun "Hint".

Nearby Words: hinted, hinting

Smudge

Smudge noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.

Hint and smudge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hint" instead a noun "Smudge".

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

How words are described

single single hint single smudge
small small hint small smudge
little little hint little smudge
tiny tiny hint tiny smudge
Other adjectives: slightest, last, red, nary.
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