diff --git a/build-constraints.yaml b/build-constraints.yaml
index d2cb7171..867a9e8c 100644
--- a/build-constraints.yaml
+++ b/build-constraints.yaml
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ packages:
         - binary-list
         - byteset
         - grouped-list
-        - haskintex
+        # needs hint to work with GHC 8: - haskintex
         - HaTeX
         # fails see #885
         #- hatex-guide