LinkedIn Pinpoint Answer for January 29, 2026
LINKEDIN PINPOINT CLUES
January 29, 2026
Mexico
Panama
Ho Chi Minh
Vatican
Gotham (and New York too)
Clue Meanings Explained
Mexico
This refers to the nation in North America, but specifically to its massive capital, which is officially known as Mexico City (or Ciudad de México).
Panama
A country in Central America famous for its transoceanic canal; its primary urban center and capital is also called Panama City.
Ho Chi Minh
This is the name of the Vietnamese revolutionary leader, which was given to the largest city in Vietnam (formerly Saigon) after the war, making it Ho Chi Minh City.
Vatican
This is the smallest independent state in the world, an enclave within Rome, which is officially and commonly referred to as Vatican City.
Gotham (and New York too)
Gotham is the famous fictional setting for Batman, always called Gotham City, while New York is the real-life "Big Apple," officially known as New York City.
The LinkedIn Pinpoint game is a daily exercise in lateral thinking, and today’s puzzle was a fantastic example of how the game bridges the gap between geography, history, and pop culture. By looking at a list of names that seem to represent countries or people, we eventually find a linguistic thread that ties them all together. Let’s break down how we cracked the code for today’s puzzle.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When I first saw the clue "Mexico," I didn't have much to go on. My mind went straight to the basics: North America, Spanish-speaking, or maybe even food. It was way too broad to make a guess, so I waited for the next piece of the puzzle.
When "Panama" appeared, I started to see a geographic pattern. Both Mexico and Panama are countries, but they are also famous for having capitals that share the same name as the country. I almost guessed "Countries that are also capitals," but something felt a little off. I decided to hold back and see if the third clue would confirm that geographical theory.
The third clue, "Ho Chi Minh," changed everything. Ho Chi Minh isn't a country; it’s a person’s name. However, in a geographical context, it’s almost always followed by one specific word: "City." This was the "Aha!" moment. I realized we weren't looking for a type of country, but rather a linguistic suffix.
To be 100% certain, I looked at "Vatican." It fit perfectly because we almost never just say "I'm going to Vatican," we say "Vatican City." By the time the final clue "Gotham (and New York too)" showed up, the answer was undeniable. Gotham City and New York City are two of the most famous "City" pairings in the world. The connection was purely about the word that follows these names.
Lessons Learned From Today's Pinpoint Solution
Identify the "Invisible Word": Many Pinpoint puzzles rely on a common word that is missing from the clues. If you can add the same word (like "City," "Island," or "River") to every clue to make a well-known name, you’ve likely found the answer.
Don't get trapped in one category: I initially thought this was a