hint vs tint

hint and tint both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hint and tint are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hint include suggestion, trace.

hint (noun)	tint (noun)
an indirect suggestion	a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
a slight indication	a just detectable amount
an indication of potential opportunity	a dye for coloring the hair
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	tint (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint	color lightly