What is the answer to LinkedIn Pinpoint #649?
The answer is Terms that come after 'hold': Water, Hands, Sway, The line, One's breath.
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LinkedIn Pinpoint #649 Answer:
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Pinpoint #649 Walkthrough & Analysis
Puzzle Overview
- Today's Pinpoint puzzle introduces an intriguing pattern of words that initially seem disconnected.
- With clues like 'Water' and 'Hands', I noticed they could each be paired with another word to form common expressions.
- The connection becomes clearer when considering how these terms might be preceded by a specific verb.
- Each clue represents something that can be controlled, maintained, or managed in a particular way, leading to a collection of familiar phrases we use daily.
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- Connector: Terms that come after 'hold'
- Clues: Water · Hands · Sway · The line · One's breath
- Difficulty: Moderate (3/5)
- Fast strategy: I started by examining 'Water' and 'Hands', wondering if they shared a common prefix or suffix. Neither seemed promising at first. Then I tried writing out common phrases using these words, testing various combinations. The breakthrough came when I realized 'hold water' was a familiar expression meaning something is valid or sound. This led me to test 'hold' with the other clues. Sure enough, 'hold hands' worked perfectly. Continuing with this pattern, 'hold sway', 'hold the line', and 'hold one's breath' all emerged as valid expressions. Looking back, it was elegant how each phrase represented different aspects of control or restraint.
How Each Clue Connects to "Terms that come after 'hold'"
| Clue Word | Example Phrase | Connection Explained |
|---|---|---|
| Water | “This argument doesn't hold water” | Hold water (Validity Expression): Refers to an argument or theory being logically sound |
| Hands | “Children holding hands while crossing the street” | Hold hands (Physical Connection): To grasp another person's hand as a gesture of affection or support |
| Sway | “The media holds sway over public opinion” | Hold sway (Influence Term): To have controlling influence or authority |
| The line | “Soldiers ordered to hold the line” | Hold the line (Defense Phrase): To maintain a position or resist pressure |
| One's breath | “The audience held their breath during the performance” | Hold one's breath (Anticipation Expression): To temporarily stop breathing, often due to excitement or anxiety |
Lessons Learned from Pinpoint #649
- 1
Consider common verb partnerships
Many phrases pair specific verbs with objects or actions - identifying these patterns can unlock the solution.
- 2
Look for idiomatic expressions
When clues seem unrelated, they might form part of common sayings or phrases.
- 3
Test your theory across all clues
Once you find a potential pattern, verify it works consistently with every clue.
FAQ
Why is 'hold' the connecting word?
Each clue forms a common phrase when preceded by 'hold', creating well-known expressions that relate to control or maintenance.
Are these phrases used in similar contexts?
While all follow 'hold', they have distinct meanings ranging from physical actions to metaphorical influence.