Weapons
Shoulders and disposable razors aren’t weapons, so the set can’t be restricted to combat gear.
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LinkedIn Pinpoint #571 Answer:
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Pinpoint #571 Walkthrough & Analysis
Puzzle Overview
Pinpoint 571 circles Shoulders, Ice Skates, Swords, Knives, and Disposable razors—clues that range from anatomy class to the rink to your bathroom sink. Each one hides a sharp edge, whether it’s literal steel or a bone named after one. Can you figure out what ties them together?
How the Solution Emerged
Shoulders didn’t make sense until I remembered “shoulder blades.” After that, every other clue pointed directly to an actual blade—skates glide on them, swords and knives are built around them, and razors store them. Any alternative like “weapons” or “grooming tools” broke down immediately because shoulders are neither.
Common wrong guesses
Grooming tools
Swords have nothing to do with shaving, so the grooming angle only covers part of the list.
Sports equipment
Ice skates fit, but shoulders, swords, and razors don’t belong to athletics.
How each clue fits "Things with blades"
How each clue fits "Things with blades"
| Word | Origin | In Context (Usage) | Meaning & Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | — | “Shoulders” | Think of the bony ridges literally called shoulder blades. |
| Ice Skates | — | “Ice Skates” | Glide only happens because there’s a metal blade beneath each boot. |
| Swords | — | “Swords” | Classic long blades designed for duels and defense. |
| Knives | — | “Knives” | Every kitchen relies on these sharp blades to prep food. |
| Disposable razors | — | “Disposable razors” | Each handle houses a tiny replaceable shaving blade. |
Lessons Learned from Pinpoint #571
- 1
Follow the literal nicknames
When a body part shares a nickname with an object, it can reveal the connector.
- 2
Look past obvious categories
If a guess fails on even one clue, zoom out to a more universal property—in this case, blades.
- 3
Balance metaphor and function
One clue may be figurative while others are literal, yet the shared property still holds.
FAQ
What connects Shoulders, Ice Skates, Swords, Knives, and Disposable razors in Pinpoint #571?
Each item involves a blade, whether it’s a literal cutting edge or a bone named after one. The walkthrough explains how every clue fits.
Why isn’t “weapons” an acceptable connector?
Shoulder blades and disposable razors aren’t weapons, so that category fails on multiple clues.
Is “shoulders” really about anatomy here?
Yes. It refers to the shoulder blades, which share the same sharp-edge terminology as the other clues.