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: Cup, Bank, Map, Record, Wide Web. Each one links back to the connector "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases".

LinkedIn Pinpoint #488: Cup, Bank, Map, Record, Wide Web

Q: What is the answer to LinkedIn Pinpoint #488?

The connector for LinkedIn Pinpoint #488 is "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases". The full walkthrough explains why each clue fits.

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LinkedIn Pinpoint #488 Answer:

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Pinpoint #488 Walkthrough & Analysis

Puzzle Overview

Every clue in this set—Cup, Bank, Map, Record, and Wide Web—ultimately circles back to Words that follow “World” to form common phrases. Cup sparks the pattern, Map reinforces it, and Wide Web 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 Cup, Bank, Map, and Record reinforce "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases", and capture LinkedIn Pinpoint answers you can reuse tomorrow.

How the Solution Emerged

When Cup and Bank appear together, ask how they could relate to Words that follow “World” to form common phrases before exploring other stretches. The moment you test that theory, remaining clues like Wide Web fall neatly into place.

Start by pairing "Cup", "Bank" with "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases" - 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 "Map", "Record". 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 "Wide Web". When those entries also embrace "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases", the board feels airtight and you can record the answer with confidence while noting decoys for tomorrow's attempt.

How Each Clue Connects to "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases"

Detailed breakdown of each clue word, example phrase, and explanation
Clue Word	Example Phrase	Connection Explained
Cup	“World Cup”	The World Cup is an international soccer tournament where national teams compete for the championship title.
Bank	“World Bank”	The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.
Map	“World map”	A world map is a representation of the Earth's surface, displaying continents, countries, and geographical features.
Record	“World record”	A 'world record' refers to the best performance or achievement in a particular category globally, often recognized in sports and other competitive fields.
Wide Web	“World Wide Web”	The World Wide Web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet, commonly referred to as the web.

The Correct Connections

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

Cup (World Cup): The World Cup is an international soccer tournament where national teams compete for the championship title.
Bank (World Bank): The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.
Map (World map): A world map is a representation of the Earth's surface, displaying continents, countries, and geographical features.
Record (World record): A 'world record' refers to the best performance or achievement in a particular category globally, often recognized in sports and other competitive fields.
Wide Web (World Wide Web): The World Wide Web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet, commonly referred to as the web.

Lessons Learned from Pinpoint #488

1
Confirm the shared idea
Check how every clue maps back to "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases" before you lock in an answer.
2
Lean on the walkthrough
Every clue in this set—Cup, Bank, Map, Record, and Wide Web—ultimately circles back to Words that follow “World” to form common phrases. Cup sparks the pattern, Map reinforces it, and Wide Web locks the shared idea in place once you view them through that lens.
3
Adjust your pace
Treat this as a moderate puzzle and pace your guesses accordingly.

FAQ

What do Cup, Bank, Map, Record, and Wide Web have in common in LinkedIn Pinpoint #488?

Each clue ultimately points back to "Words that follow “World” to form common phrases". 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 #488?

Swapping the order looks tempting (Cup, Bank, and Map), but reading "World" after each clue keeps every phrase natural and consistent.