What is the answer to LinkedIn Pinpoint #659?
The answer is Compound Words: pinball, pinpoint, pinwheel, pinhole, pin the tail.
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LinkedIn Pinpoint #659 Answer:
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Pinpoint #659 Walkthrough & Analysis
Puzzle Overview
- Today's Pinpoint puzzle presents a fascinating exercise in word associations and common phrases.
- The clues seem disconnected at first - from sporting equipment to geometric concepts, and even a party game reference.
- However, there's a subtle connector that ties these seemingly random words together.
- Each clue serves as the second half of a compound formation, sharing a common prefix that transforms their meanings into familiar terms and everyday expressions.
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- Connector: Words that come after 'pin'
- Clues: Ball · Point · Wheel · Hole · The tail on the donkey
- Difficulty: Moderate (3/5)
- Fast strategy: I started by listing each word separately, trying to spot any obvious categories or themes. Sports equipment? Games? Nothing seemed to connect them all. Looking at 'Ball' and 'Point', I wondered about writing implements, but that didn't fit the others. Then I noticed something about 'Point' - it could pair with another word to form something new. Suddenly it hit me - these words all commonly follow another word! Testing my theory with 'pin', everything fell into place perfectly. Each clue completed a common word or phrase when 'pin' was added before it. The party game reference to 'tail on the donkey' was the final confirmation I needed.
How Each Clue Connects to "Words that come after 'pin'"
| Clue Word | Example Phrase | Connection Explained |
|---|---|---|
| Ball | “in bowling equipment” | Pinball (Pin + Game): An arcade game where players score points by manipulating a steel ball |
| Point | “when discussing map locations” | Pinpoint (Pin + Location): To locate or identify with extreme precision |
| Wheel | “in mechanical engineering” | Pinwheel (Pin + Toy): A spinning toy or mechanical device that rotates on a pin axis |
| Hole | “in sewing terminology” | Pinhole (Pin + Opening): A tiny hole, often made by a pin |
| The tail on the donkey | “at children's parties” | Pin the tail (Pin + Game): A party game where blindfolded players attempt to attach a paper tail to a donkey picture |
Lessons Learned from Pinpoint #659
- 1
Consider words as building blocks
Words can serve as components of larger terms or phrases.
- 2
Look for common prefixes or suffixes
Many puzzles use word patterns where multiple terms share the same beginning or ending.
- 3
Pay attention to everyday phrases
Common expressions and games can provide important context clues.
FAQ
Why is 'pin' the connecting word?
Each clue forms a common word or phrase when preceded by 'pin'.
Are all these pin-combinations common words?
Yes, each combination creates a widely recognized word or phrase in English.