LinkedIn PinpointAnswer & Solution
LinkedIn Pinpoint 582 Answer
LINKEDIN PINPOINT
December 3, 2025
Radio
Brain
Shock
Permanent
Tidal
Hello there! It is great to dive into another daily Pinpoint puzzle with you. As an analyst who looks at these games through a lens of linguistics and pattern recognition, I find today’s set of clues particularly fascinating. It is a classic example of how the game developers love to mix hard science with everyday lifestyle terms to keep us on our toes. Let’s break down exactly what happened in today's puzzle and how the logic unfolded.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When I first saw the clue Radio, my mind immediately went to "Communication" or "Broadcasting." It is a very broad starting point. I thought maybe the category was "Things you find in a car" or "Media." I took a wild guess at "Electronics," but that didn't feel quite right because Pinpoint usually looks for a more specific common denominator.
Then came the second clue: Brain. This threw me for a loop. "Radio" and "Brain" don't seem to have much in common at first glance. I started thinking about "Signals." You have radio signals and brain signals. I was about 60% sure the answer might be "Signals," but I decided to wait for the third clue to be certain.
The third clue, Shock, was the turning point. "Shock signals" isn't really a common phrase. However, "Shockwaves" is a very common term. I quickly looked back at the first two: "Radiowaves" and "Brainwaves." Everything started clicking into place. The connection wasn't just about signals; it was about the physical or metaphorical "wave" form.
The fourth clue, Permanent, was the "aha!" moment that confirmed everything. If you aren't familiar with hair styling, this one might have been tricky, but a "Permanent Wave" is the full name for a perm. It’s a clever outlier because it’s a beauty term mixed in with science terms.
By the time Tidal appeared as the fifth clue, it was just a victory lap. Tidal waves are perhaps the most literal interpretation of the word. Having tracked the progression from technology to biology, then to physics, beauty, and finally geography, the answer was undeniably "Types of waves."
Lessons Learned
Look for the "Hidden" Compound Word: Often, the clues are just the first half of a compound word or a common two-word phrase. Always try adding a common word like "wave," "light," or "paper" to the end of each clue to see if a pattern emerges.
Don't Get Stuck in One Discipline: This puzzle jumped from physics to hair styling. If you only think about the clues in a scientific context, "Permanent" will make no sense. Be prepared to pivot your thinking to different industries or hobbies.
The "Outlier" is the Key: Usually, one clue feels like it doesn't fit the rest. In this case, "Permanent" felt very different from "Radio" or "Shock." When you find that outlier, ask yourself: "What is the one specific word that connects this weird clue to the others?" That is usually your answer.
Context Matters for Common Nouns: A word like "Radio" can be an object, but in Pinpoint, it's often an adjective describing a type of something. Always ask "What type of X is this?"
Expert Q&A
Why was "Permanent" included if most people just say "Perm"?
The game designers use the formal or full version of terms to increase the difficulty. "Perm" would have given the answer away too quickly, whereas "Permanent" requires you to make the mental leap to "Permanent Wave," which is the traditional name for the hair treatment.
Are all these clues referring to physical waves you can see?
No, and that is what makes Pinpoint challenging. Tidal waves are visible, but radio and brain waves are invisible electromagnetic or electrical patterns. The game often mixes tangible objects with abstract concepts.
Could the answer have been "Signals" instead of "Waves"?
While "Radio" and "Brain" work with signals, "Permanent" and "Tidal" do not. You wouldn't call a tide a "Tidal Signal." The goal is to find the one word that fits all five clues perfectly without any stretching of the definition.
What is the best strategy if I am stuck after the first three clues?
Try to categorize the clues you have. If you have "Radio" and "Shock," you know you're looking for something related to physics or energy. If you can't find a link, wait for the fourth clue, which is usually designed to break the "scientific" mold and give you a more common, everyday connection.
Does the order of the clues matter in these puzzles?
Generally, yes. The clues usually move from more ambiguous or difficult to more obvious. "Radio" is very broad, while "Tidal" is very specific to the word "wave," making it the "safety net" clue for players who haven't guessed it yet.