How hard is this LinkedIn Pinpoint puzzle?

We consider this puzzle Moderate difficulty. Most players solve it once they spot the shared connector.

What are the clues for this puzzle?

The five clues are: Bicycle, Free, Goal, Penalty, Corner. Each one links back to the connector "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game.".

LinkedIn Pinpoint #487: Bicycle, Free, Goal, Penalty, Corner

Q: What is the answer to LinkedIn Pinpoint #487?

The connector for LinkedIn Pinpoint #487 is "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game.". The full walkthrough explains why each clue fits.

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LinkedIn Pinpoint #487 Answer:

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Pinpoint #487 Walkthrough & Analysis

Puzzle Overview

Every clue in this set—Bicycle, Free, Goal, Penalty, and Corner—ultimately circles back to Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game.. Bicycle sparks the pattern, Goal reinforces it, and Corner locks the shared idea in place once you view them through that lens.

In this walkthrough we retrace the solution path, show how clues like Bicycle, Free, Goal, and Penalty reinforce "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game.", and capture LinkedIn Pinpoint answers you can reuse tomorrow.

How the Solution Emerged

When Bicycle and Free appear together, ask how they could relate to Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game. before exploring other stretches. The moment you test that theory, remaining clues like Corner fall neatly into place.

Start by pairing "Bicycle", "Free" with "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game." - the phrases read smoothly and anchor the first hypothesis. Notice how the tone and grammar stay consistent; that is usually the signal the connector is on the right track.

Next, pressure-test the idea against "Goal", "Penalty". Reject options that require invented hyphenations or awkward tense shifts, and keep the candidates that sound like everyday language LinkedIn players expect.

Close the solve with "Corner". When those entries also embrace "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game.", the board feels airtight and you can record the answer with confidence while noting decoys for tomorrow's attempt.

How Each Clue Connects to "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game."

Detailed breakdown of each clue word, example phrase, and explanation
Clue Word	Example Phrase	Connection Explained
Bicycle	“Bicycle kick”	A bicycle kick is a striking maneuver in soccer where a player kicks the ball while in mid-air, resembling the pedaling motion of riding a bicycle.
Free	“Free kick”	A free kick is awarded to a team after a foul, allowing them to restart play from the spot of the foul without interference from the opposing team.
Goal	“Penalty goal”	A penalty goal is scored from a direct free kick awarded for a foul, restarting play with the objective of scoring from the penalty spot.
Penalty	“Penalty kick”	A penalty kick is awarded for a foul committed within the penalty area, allowing the fouled team a direct shot on goal from the penalty mark.
Corner	“Corner kick”	A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line, last touched by a defending player, and it restarts play from the corner arc.

The Correct Connections

Once the answer was revealed, everything made perfect sense. Here's how each clue connects:

Bicycle (Bicycle kick): A bicycle kick is a striking maneuver in soccer where a player kicks the ball while in mid-air, resembling the pedaling motion of riding a bicycle.
Free (Free kick): A free kick is awarded to a team after a foul, allowing them to restart play from the spot of the foul without interference from the opposing team.
Goal (Penalty goal): A penalty goal is scored from a direct free kick awarded for a foul, restarting play with the objective of scoring from the penalty spot.
Penalty (Penalty kick): A penalty kick is awarded for a foul committed within the penalty area, allowing the fouled team a direct shot on goal from the penalty mark.
Corner (Corner kick): A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line, last touched by a defending player, and it restarts play from the corner arc.

Lessons Learned from Pinpoint #487

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Confirm the shared idea
Check how every clue maps back to "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game." before you lock in an answer.
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Lean on the walkthrough
Every clue in this set—Bicycle, Free, Goal, Penalty, and Corner—ultimately circles back to Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game.. Bicycle sparks the pattern, Goal reinforces it, and Corner locks the shared idea in place once you view them through that lens.
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Adjust your pace
Treat this as a moderate puzzle and pace your guesses accordingly.

FAQ

What do Bicycle, Free, Goal, Penalty, and Corner have in common in LinkedIn Pinpoint #487?

Each clue ultimately points back to "Soccer / Football kicks — different ways the ball is restarted or struck in the game.". The walkthrough below shows the specific links and supporting evidence.

How should I use these hints effectively?

Compare the board against the detailed breakdown, then apply the hints one clue at a time until the shared idea becomes obvious.

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Why is "Direction trap" a common trap in LinkedIn Pinpoint #487?

Swapping the order looks tempting (Bicycle, Free, and Goal), but keeping the connector alongside each clue produces natural phrases and consistent grammar across the board.