LinkedIn Pinpoint Answer for February 4, 2026
LINKEDIN PINPOINT CLUES
February 4, 2026
Nap
Carrier
Burglar
Litter
Got your tongue?
Clue Meanings Explained
Nap
This refers to a very short, light period of sleep taken during the day to feel refreshed, rather than a full night's rest.
Carrier
This is a portable box or cage, often made of plastic or fabric with a mesh door, used to safely transport small animals from one place to another.
Burglar
A specific type of thief who is known for being stealthy and agile, often entering buildings through upper stories or windows to steal valuables without being detected.
Litter
In this context, it refers to the granulated material placed in a tray for a pet to use as a bathroom indoors, or a group of offspring born at the same time.
Got your tongue?
This is a popular rhetorical question or idiom used to ask someone why they are being unusually quiet or why they aren't speaking up when expected.
Today’s LinkedIn Pinpoint was a classic example of how a single common word can hide behind a variety of different contexts. When you look at the clues individually, they seem to span across sleep habits, crime, and even common idioms. However, once you find that "connective tissue," everything clicks into place perfectly. The answer today is "Terms that come after 'cat'!" Let’s break down exactly how we got there and what these clues actually mean in the context of the puzzle.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When the first clue "Nap" popped up, I’ll be honest, my mind went straight to "Sleep" or "Power." I was thinking about productivity or maybe even types of furniture. It’s such a broad word that it’s almost impossible to pin down a category with just that one piece of information. I briefly considered "Time," thinking of a "Time Nap" or something similar, but it didn't feel right.
Then the second clue, "Carrier," appeared. This is where the puzzle started to take shape, but I actually went in the wrong direction at first. I thought about "Mail" or "Aircraft." Is the category "Things that are delivered?" A "Nap" doesn't really fit that. Then I pivoted to "Disease." A "Carrier" is someone who spreads a virus, and "Nap" didn't fit that either. It wasn't until I combined "Nap" and "Carrier" that the word "Cat" started whispering in the back of my head. A catnap is a thing, and a cat carrier is definitely a thing.
When "Burglar" showed up as the third clue, the "Cat" connection became a certainty. A "Cat Burglar" is a very specific term for a stealthy thief. At this point, I was 90% sure the prefix was "Cat," but I wanted to see the next clue just to be safe.
"Litter" was the fourth clue, and it served as the final confirmation. While "Litter" can mean trash on the street, "Cat Litter" is a household staple for millions of people. It fit the pattern perfectly. By the time the final clue, "Got your tongue?" appeared, I didn't even have to think about it. The idiom "Cat got your tongue?" is one of those phrases we all know, and it sealed the deal.
The logic flowed from a vague concept of rest to a very specific animal-related prefix that transforms each of these words into a completely different term.
Lessons Learned From Today's Pinpoint Solution
One of the biggest takeaways from today is to always check if the clues can be part of a compound word or a common phrase. "Nap" and "Burglar" don't have much in common until you put "Cat" in front of them. Always try adding a common word before or after the clue to see if a pattern emerges.
Don't get stuck on the first definition that comes to mind. "Litter" most commonly makes people think of trash, but in the context of this puzzle, it was the pet-related definition that mattered. Flexibility in how you define the clues is key to winning Pinpoint.
Pay attention to idioms. "Got your tongue?" is a fragment of a larger phrase. Whenever you see a clue that looks like a partial sentence or a question, it’s almost certainly an idiom. Identifying the missing word in that idiom often gives you the answer to the entire puzzle.
Expert Q&A
Why does Pinpoint use clues that have multiple meanings like "Litter"?
This is a deliberate design choice to challenge your lateral thinking. By using words with multiple definitions, the game forces you to wait for the second or third clue to narrow down which specific meaning is being used for that day's theme.
Is "Cat" considered the "category" or the "connection"?
In Pinpoint, the answer is the connection that binds all clues together. While "Cat" is the root word, the game specifically looks for the relationship, which in this case is that "Cat" precedes every single clue provided.
Could "Nap" have referred to anything else in this puzzle?
While "Nap" can refer to the texture of fabric (the "pile"), in the context of "Burglar" and "Carrier," the fabric definition wouldn't make sense. The game relies on the intersection of all five clues to point to one specific answer.
How do idioms like "Got your tongue?" help in solving the puzzle?
Idioms are often the "anchor" clues. Because they are fixed phrases, there is usually only one word that can complete them. If you recognize the idiom, you can often work backward to see if that missing word fits the other clues.
What should I do if the first two clues don't make sense together?
Keep going! Pinpoint is designed to be difficult with only two clues. Usually, the third or fourth clue is the "tipping point" where the commonality becomes obvious. If you're stuck, try thinking of words that can be added to the beginning or end of the clues.