mite vs hint

mite and hint both are nouns.

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

As nouns, mite and hint are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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