“Hints” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••TINGES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TINGES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hints”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 28, 2025, where it runs at 66 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 28, 2025 grid64AStraight up5 ltrs›70AA Chorus Line7 ltrs›75ACell letters3 ltrs›80ACribbage markers4 ltrs›87AWave to, say5 ltrs›91AInto the Woods9 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••TINGES6 ltrs
•••••CLUES5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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