hint vs mite

hint and mite both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hint and mite are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hint include jot, pinch, soupcon, speck, tinge, touch.

hint (noun)	mite (noun)
an indirect suggestion	any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods
a slight indication	a slight but appreciable amount
an indication of potential opportunity
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	mite (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint