LinkedIn Pinpoint Answer for February 23, 2026
LINKEDIN PINPOINT CLUES
February 23, 2026
Turnover
Samosa
Strudel
Croissant
Doughnut
Clue Meanings Explained
Turnover
A small, individual-sized pie created by placing a filling on a piece of dough, folding it over, and sealing the edges before baking or frying.
Samosa
A triangular savory pastry, popular in South Asian cuisine, that is typically filled with spiced potatoes, onions, peas, or meat and then deep-fried to a golden crisp.
Strudel
A type of layered pastry with a sweet filling inside, most famously associated with Austrian cuisine, made from thin sheets of dough that are rolled up and baked.
Croissant
A buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of French origin, named for its historical crescent shape and made of a leavened yeast-layered dough.
Doughnut
A ring-shaped or filled piece of sweet leavened dough that is deep-fried and often topped with glaze, sugar, or frosting.
Welcome to another deep-dive analysis of the LinkedIn Pinpoint puzzle. As an analyst who spends way too much time looking at word patterns and semantic connections, I found todayâs set of clues to be a delicious journey through global culinary traditions. At first glance, some of these words pull you toward business or sports, but as the clues unfold, the picture becomes much clearerâand much tastier. Letâs break down the clues that led us to the common thread: Types of pastry.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
Solving a Pinpoint puzzle is all about managing your initial assumptions. When the first clue, Turnover, popped up, my brain immediately went into "Business Mode." I was thinking about employee retention rates or perhaps a company's annual revenue. If I weren't thinking about business, I might have jumped to sports, thinking about a quarterback throwing an interception. Because "Turnover" is a homonym, it's a classic Pinpoint trap designed to lead you down the wrong path.
Then came the second clue: Samosa. This changed everything. You don't usually talk about samosas in a boardroom or on a football field. My focus shifted instantly to "Global Snacks" or "Fried Foods." I started wondering if the category was "Triangular Foods" because both a turnover and a samosa often share that geometric shape. I was tempted to guess "Street Foods," but I held back because I knew Pinpoint usually looks for a more specific classification.
The third clue, Strudel, was the turning point. Strudels aren't typically fried like samosas; they are baked and sweet. This ruled out "Fried Snacks" and pushed me toward "Baked Goods" or "Dough-based Foods." I started to see the pattern of filled dough. However, "Filled Dough" felt a bit too technical for a LinkedIn puzzle. I needed something more common.
When Croissant appeared as the fourth clue, the "Pastry" lightbulb finally flickered on. A croissant is the quintessential pastry. Itâs flaky, buttery, and requires a specific dough-lamination process. At this point, I looked back at the previous three: a turnover is a fruit pastry, a samosa is a savory pastry, and a strudel is a rolled pastry. They all fit perfectly under the umbrella of "Types of pastry."
Finally, Doughnut arrived to seal the deal. While some might argue whether a doughnut is a pastry or just "fried dough," in the context of a bakery and this specific list, it fits the broad category of pastry items found in display cases worldwide. By the time I reached the fifth clue, I was 100% confident that we were looking at the delicious world of pastries.
Lessons Learned From Today's Pinpoint Solution
Beware of Homonyms: Always treat the first clue with suspicion. Words like "Turnover" are chosen specifically because they have multiple meanings across different industries. Don't commit to a category until you see the second clue.
Look for the "Umbrella" Term: When you have diverse items like a Samosa (savory/Indian) and a Strudel (sweet/Austrian), look for the broad culinary category that connects them rather than focusing on their specific flavors or origins.
Identify the Medium: In food-related puzzles, identify the primary ingredient. Here, the common medium was dough that has been handled, folded, or layeredâwhich is the fundamental definition of a pastry.
Geography Matters: Notice how the clues spanned the globe (France, India, Austria, USA). If the clues are geographically diverse, the answer is likely a general category rather than a specific regional one.
Expert Q&A
Why is a Samosa considered a pastry?
While many people think of pastries as sweet treats found in a French bakery, a pastry is technically any dough made primarily of flour, fat, and liquid. Since a samosa uses a pastry crust (shortcrust or similar) to encase its filling, it falls squarely into the savory pastry category.
Is a Doughnut technically a pastry or a bread?
This is a classic culinary debate! Doughnuts are made from a leavened dough that is fried. In many culinary circles, they are classified as "fried pastries" because of their high fat content and sugar-forward profile, which distinguishes them from standard table breads.
Could the answer have been "Bakery Items"?
While "Bakery Items" is close, itâs often too broad for Pinpoint. "Types of pastry" is a more precise descriptor of the specific dough-based construction of all five items. Pinpoint usually rewards the most specific common denominator.
How does a Croissant differ from the other pastries on the list?
The croissant is a "laminated" pastry, meaning butter is folded into the dough multiple times to create layers. While the others (like the turnover or samosa) use dough, they don't necessarily require the intensive lamination process that gives the croissant its signature flake.
Why was "Turnover" the first clue?
In Pinpoint, the first clue is often the most ambiguous. "Turnover" is the perfect starter because it forces the player to choose between business, sports, and food, making the reveal of the second clue much more impactful for narrowing down the field.