What is the answer to LinkedIn Pinpoint #Words that can come before “machine”?

The connector for this Pinpoint puzzle is "Words that can come before “machine”". The full walkthrough explains why each clue fits.

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: Time, Ice, Sewing, Vending, Automatic Telling. Each one links back to the connector "Words that can come before “machine”".

LinkedIn Pinpoint 514: Time, Ice, Sewing, Vending, Automatic Telling

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LinkedIn Pinpoint #514 Answer:

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Pinpoint #514 Walkthrough & Analysis

Puzzle Overview

词汇包含 Time、Ice、Sewing、Vending、Automatic Telling，跨越不同场景或用法，提示它们共享同一个类别、前缀/后缀或搭配方式。

How the Solution Emerged

Every clue in this set—Time, Ice, Sewing, Vending, and Automatic Telling—ultimately circles back to Words that can come before “machine”. Time sparks the pattern, Sewing reinforces it, and Automatic Telling locks the shared idea in place once you view them through that lens.

False Leads (Common Traps)

Direction trap

Swapping the order looks tempting (Time, Ice, and Sewing), but reading "machine" before each clue keeps every phrase natural and consistent.

Semantic detour

Synonyms and near-matches can sound plausible in isolation, yet they fail the works for every clue test. Favor everyday collocations so the LinkedIn Pinpoint answer stays fluent.

Connector decoy (machine)

Some guesses attach "machine" in both directions or pair it with mismatched grammar. If the phrase sounds forced or needs hyphenation, it is a decoystick with the pairing that reads smoothly for every clue.

Why It Works (Evidence)

Grammar & flow: pairing the connector with Time, Ice, Sewing, and Vending produces everyday English and keeps number/tense intacta strong signal that "Words that can come before “machine”" is the right lens for today's LinkedIn Pinpoint answer.

Coverage check: the same connector explains every clue without exceptions. Competing ideas either break on edge cases or demand awkward hyphenations, so "Words that can come before “machine”" wins on simplicity and reach.

Examples

Time machine
Ice machine
Sewing machine
Vending machine
Automatic telling machine

How each clue fits "Words that can come before “machine”"

Clue words, example phrases, and brief explanations showing how each clue connects to Words that can come before “machine”
Word	Origin	In Context (Usage)	Meaning & Usage

Lessons Learned from Pinpoint #514

1
Confirm the shared idea
Check how every clue maps back to "Words that can come before “machine”" before you lock in an answer.
2
Lean on the walkthrough
Every clue in this set—Time, Ice, Sewing, Vending, and Automatic Telling—ultimately circles back to Words that can come before “machine”. Time sparks the pattern, Sewing reinforces it, and Automatic Telling 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 Time, Ice, Sewing, Vending, and Automatic telling have in common in LinkedIn Pinpoint #514?

Each clue ultimately points back to "Words that can come before “machine”". 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 #514?

Swapping the order looks tempting (Time, Ice, and Sewing), but reading "machine" before each clue keeps every phrase natural and consistent.