LinkedIn Pinpoint #770 Answer for Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Hello there! If you jumped into today’s LinkedIn Pinpoint puzzle, you probably noticed it felt like a bit of a linguistic scavenger hunt. As an analyst who looks at these puzzles every day, I can tell you that today’s set was a classic example of "verb association." The game wasn't asking you what these things are, but rather what you do with them.

Let’s break down the clues and look at the mental gymnastics required to land on the correct answer.

Deep Clue Analysis

Score

The Meaning of the Clue: This refers to the numerical representation of points in a game or a record of who is winning and losing during a competition.

A secret

The Meaning of the Clue: This is a piece of information that is intended to be hidden from others or shared only with a very select group of people.

The peace

The Meaning of the Clue: This represents a state of harmony, the absence of conflict, or a quiet environment where everyone is getting along.

One's distance

The Meaning of the Clue: This refers to staying physically or emotionally away from someone or something to remain safe or objective.

An open mind

The Meaning of the Clue: This describes a psychological state of being receptive to new ideas, arguments, or information without being biased.

How we solved it based on the clues

When the first clue, Score, popped up, my mind immediately went to sports or music. I thought the category might be "Things in a Stadium" or maybe "Types of Notations." It was a very broad starting point, and honestly, I almost guessed "Numbers," but I decided to wait for more information because Pinpoint loves to throw a curveball early on.

Then came the second clue: A secret. This immediately killed the "Sports" theory. You don't usually find secrets in a stadium. I started looking for a common action. You can "tell" a score and "tell" a secret. I almost submitted "Things you tell," but then I paused. You don't really "tell" a score in the same way you "keep" one. That’s when the word "keep" first entered my mind. You keep a secret, and you keep score.

The third clue, The peace, was the clincher. "Tell the peace" makes no sense, but "Keep the peace" is a very common idiom. At this point, the pattern became crystal clear. I was no longer looking for what these items had in common physically; I was looking for the invisible verb that connected them all.

By the time One's distance and An open mind appeared, I didn't even have to think twice. "Keep your distance" and "Keep an open mind" are standard phrases we use every day. The logic held up across all five clues. The puzzle wasn't about the objects themselves, but about the specific way we interact with them through the word "keep." It’s a great example of how Pinpoint tests your grasp of English collocations—words that naturally hang out together.

Lessons Learned from this pinpoint

• Look for the "Hidden Verb": When the clues seem unrelated (like a game score and a personal secret), try placing a common verb in front of each one. Often, the category is defined by an action rather than a physical trait.
• Don't rush the first clue: "Score" could have meant twenty different things. Today’s puzzle reminds us that the first clue is often a "decoy" meant to lead you toward a broad category that will be narrowed down by the second and third clues.
• Idioms are key: LinkedIn Pinpoint heavily relies on common English idioms. If you can find a word that completes a phrase for three out of the five clues, you’ve likely found your answer.
• Categorize by usage: Sometimes the answer is a "container" category. In this case, the category is "Things you can keep." Always ask yourself, "What can I do with all of these things?"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was "Score" the first clue instead of something more obvious like "A promise"?
A: The game designers often choose the most ambiguous clue first to prevent players from solving it in one go. "Score" has multiple meanings (sports, music, the number 20), which forces you to wait for the second clue to provide context.

Q: Could the answer have been "Verbs" or "Actions"?
A: No, because Pinpoint requires you to identify the specific relationship between the nouns provided. While "keep" is a verb, the game is looking for the specific connection—what these things have in common is that they are all objects of the verb "keep."

Q: Is "One's distance" a common enough phrase for this game?
A: Yes, Pinpoint frequently uses formal or slightly "bookish" phrases. "Keep one's distance" is a standard idiomatic expression used in both professional and casual English, making it a perfect fit for the LinkedIn audience.

Q: How do I handle clues that have multiple meanings like "The peace"?
A: When a clue has multiple interpretations, try to find the most "active" version of it. You can "find" peace, "make" peace, or "keep" peace. By comparing these options against the other clues like "Secret," you can quickly eliminate "find" and "make" because they don't apply to the rest of the list.