hint vs speck

hint and speck both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hint and speck are synonyms defined as:

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

hint (noun)	speck (noun)
an indirect suggestion	a very small spot
a slight indication	a slight but appreciable amount
an indication of potential opportunity	(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	speck (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint	produce specks in or on