hint vs clue

hint and clue both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hint	Yes	No	Yes	No
clue	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hint and clue are synonyms defined as:

hint (noun)	clue (noun)
an indirect suggestion	a slight indication
a slight indication	evidence that helps to solve a problem
an indication of potential opportunity
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	clue (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint	roll into a ball