tint vs hint

tint and hint both are nouns.

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

As nouns, tint and hint are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of tint include suggestion, trace.

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

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