LinkedIn PinpointAnswer & Solution
LinkedIn Pinpoint 571 Answer
LINKEDIN PINPOINT
November 22, 2025
Shoulders
Ice Skates
Swords
Knives
Disposable razors
Hey there! If you played today’s LinkedIn Pinpoint, you probably noticed it was one of those puzzles that starts out incredibly vague and then suddenly clicks into place with a satisfying "Aha!" moment. As an analyst who looks at these games daily, I love how this specific set of clues moves from human anatomy to sports and then into everyday household items. Let’s break down exactly what was going on in today’s puzzle and how the logic unfolded.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When I first saw the clue "Shoulders," I’ll be honest—I was a bit stumped. My mind immediately went to things like "Body Parts," "Clothes Hangers," or maybe even "Roads" (since roads have shoulders). It’s the classic Pinpoint trap where the first clue is so broad it could mean a dozen different things. I didn't want to burn a guess right away, so I held off to see what the second clue would bring.
Then "Ice Skates" popped up. This changed the game entirely. I started looking for a bridge between a human shoulder and an ice skate. "Things that glide?" No, shoulders don't glide. "Things that are cold?" Definitely not. Then I thought about the physical components. An ice skate has a runner, often called a blade. Does a shoulder have a blade? Yes, the shoulder blade! That was the "lightbulb" moment where the category "Things with blades" first entered my mind.
To be safe, I waited for the third clue, "Swords." At this point, the connection became undeniable. A sword is basically one giant blade with a handle. The progression from the metaphorical/anatomical "shoulder blade" to the literal "ice skate blade" to the weaponized "sword blade" made the pattern crystal clear.
By the time "Knives" and "Disposable razors" appeared, it was just a victory lap. These are perhaps the most common "bladed" items we interact with in our daily lives. The puzzle did a great job of starting with the most abstract connection and ending with the most obvious ones. I felt confident hitting that submit button because the logic held up across three completely different fields: biology, sports, and hardware.
Lessons Learned
Think Anatomically: When you see a body part as a clue, don't just think about the part itself. Think about the common names for the bones or muscles involved. "Shoulder" often leads to "blade," just like "Ear" might lead to "drum" or "corn."
Identify the Functional Part: For objects like ice skates or razors, ask yourself what the "business end" of the object is. In both cases, the part that actually does the work is a blade. Finding the common component is often the key to Pinpoint.
Don't Guess on Clue One: This puzzle is a perfect example of why patience pays off. "Shoulders" could have been a hundred different categories. Waiting for that second or third clue allows you to find the "intersection" where the words meet, which is much more reliable than guessing.
Bridge the Abstract and the Literal: Today's puzzle moved from a bone (abstract blade) to a tool (literal blade). Being able to switch your brain from "medical terms" to "kitchen utensils" quickly is a skill that helps solve these puzzles in fewer moves.
Expert Q&A
Why was "Shoulders" used as the first clue instead of something easier like "Knives"?
** Pinpoint is designed to get progressively easier. The game starts with the most "cryptic" or multi-meaning clue to challenge your lateral thinking. "Shoulders" is the hardest because most people don't immediately think of the word "blade" when they think of their shoulders, whereas they almost always do for knives.
Could "Propellers" or "Wind Turbines" have fit into this category?
** Absolutely. Both propellers and wind turbines consist of individual blades that rotate to move air or generate power. They would have been excellent intermediate clues for this puzzle.
Is there a specific trick to recognizing "Shoulder Blades" faster?
** One good trick is to look for "compound words" or "common pairings." When you see a word like "Shoulder," mentally run through common words that follow it: Shoulder bag, shoulder pad, shoulder blade, shoulder strap. Then see if any of those second words fit the next clue.
What makes "Disposable razors" a good "closer" clue?
** A closer clue needs to be something that almost no one can misinterpret. Since the primary feature and selling point of a razor is the number and sharpness of its blades, it leaves no room for doubt, ensuring the player can finish the puzzle with confidence.
Can "Blades" also refer to grass?
** Yes, a single piece of grass is called a "blade of grass." If the clues had included "Lawn" or "Meadow," the category would still be the same, but it would have added a botanical twist to the