LinkedIn Pinpoint Answer for August 13, 2025
LINKEDIN PINPOINT CLUES
August 13, 2025
Table
Sea
Bath
Celery
Epsom
Clue Meanings Explained
Table
This refers to the most common form of granulated sodium chloride found in almost every kitchen and restaurant worldwide, typically refined and fortified with iodine.
Sea
This points toward the mineral-rich granules produced by the evaporation of seawater, often prized in the culinary world for its coarser texture and complex flavor profile.
Bath
This moves us from the kitchen to the bathroom, representing water-soluble, pulverized minerals added to water to improve cleaning, enhance the experience of bathing, or serve as a vehicle for cosmetic agents.
Celery
This is a specific type of seasoned salt used as a food flavoring, made from a mixture of ground seeds from the celery plant and standard table salt.
Epsom
Named after a bitter saline spring in Surrey, England, this refers specifically to magnesium sulfate, a chemical compound used for medicinal purposes and muscle relaxation.
Welcome to today’s deep dive into the LinkedIn Pinpoint puzzle. As an analyst who spends way too much time dissecting word associations, I found today’s set of clues to be a masterclass in how a single word can pivot across culinary, domestic, and geographical contexts. Let’s break down the logic behind the solution: Salts.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When I first saw the word "Table," my mind went in a dozen different directions. I initially thought about furniture—maybe "Chair" or "Cloth." Then I considered "Tennis," thinking of Table Tennis. I actually took a shot at "Manners," thinking of table manners, but the game told me I was off the mark. It was a bit of a broad start, which is exactly how Pinpoint likes to trip you up early on.
Then the second clue, "Sea," appeared. Now I had "Table" and "Sea." My first instinct was "Food." Seafood is a huge category, and table food is a common phrase. But "Sea" and "Table" also started to whisper the word "Salt" in the back of my mind. I hesitated because I wasn't sure if the game wanted a singular or plural answer, and I wanted to see one more clue to be absolutely certain of the connection.
The third clue was "Bath." That was the "Aha!" moment. Table salt, Sea salt, and Bath salt. The connection was undeniable. At this point, I was 90% sure the answer was "Salts," but I waited for the fourth clue just to see the linguistic spread. When "Celery" popped up, it confirmed the culinary seasoning angle perfectly. Celery salt is that distinct flavor you find in a Chicago-style hot dog or a Bloody Mary.
Finally, "Epsom" was the nail in the coffin. You almost never hear the word "Epsom" without it being followed by "Salts." It’s a very specific mineral compound. By looking at all five clues, you can see the progression from the most common household item to a very specific chemical name. I typed in "Salts" and secured the win. It’s a great example of how the game uses a common noun to bridge the gap between the kitchen, the ocean, and the medicine cabinet.
Lessons Learned From Today's Pinpoint Solution
Think in Categories, Not Just Pairs: When you see "Table" and "Sea," don't just look for a word that follows them. Look for a category they both belong to. In this case, they are both "Types of Salt."
The Plural Factor: Always pay attention to whether the clues point to a singular object or a collection. Since we have multiple distinct versions (Epsom, Celery, Sea), the plural "Salts" is the more logically sound umbrella term for the group.
Context Shifting: A good solver learns to jump contexts quickly. This puzzle required moving from furniture/dining (Table) to nature (Sea) to self-care (Bath) to specific ingredients (Celery). If you stay stuck in the "kitchen" mindset, you might miss the "Epsom" connection.
The "Unique Identifier" Clue: Usually, the 4th or 5th clue is a "unique identifier"—a word that almost exclusively pairs with the answer. "Epsom" is that word here. If you're stuck, wait for those highly specific clues before burning your last guesses.
Expert Q&A
Why is the answer "Salts" plural instead of just "Salt"?
In the context of Pinpoint, when the clues represent a variety of different chemical or functional versions of a substance, the plural form is often used to encompass the entire category. While "Salt" is the root, "Salts" correctly identifies that Epsom, Celery, and Sea salts are distinct entities.
Is Epsom salt actually the same thing as Table salt?
No, and that’s why this puzzle is clever. Table salt is sodium chloride, while Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. They are both "salts" in a chemical sense (ionic compounds), but they serve very different purposes in daily life.
What makes "Celery" a strong clue in this specific puzzle?
"Celery" acts as a distractor for those thinking about vegetables, but for anyone familiar with seasonings, "Celery Salt" is a very specific and recognizable compound. It bridges the gap between the "Table" clue and the more medicinal "Epsom" clue.
How does the "Sea" clue help narrow down the answer?
"Sea" is a pivotal clue because it eliminates many other "Table" associations. You don't have "Sea Manners" or "Sea Cloth," but "Sea Salt" is a ubiquitous