LinkedIn Pinpoint Answer for September 13, 2025
LINKEDIN PINPOINT CLUES
September 13, 2025
Muffin
Horn
Setter
Breakfast
Channel
Clue Meanings Explained
Muffin
A muffin is typically a small, individual-sized baked product. It can refer to the cake-like "American" version or the flatter, savory, yeast-leavened bread version often toasted and served with butter.
Horn
In a general sense, a horn is a hard, permanent outgrowth on the head of certain mammals. In a musical context, it refers to a variety of wind instruments, usually made of brass or wood.
Setter
A setter is a specific type of gundog. These dogs are known for their ability to "set," or crouch low, when they find game birds, alerting the hunter to their location.
Breakfast
This is the first meal of the day, literally "breaking the fast" from the previous night's sleep. It varies wildly across cultures but usually involves energy-rich foods.
Channel
A channel is a physical landform consisting of the outline of a path of relatively shallow and narrow body of fluid. It can also refer to a frequency for broadcasting or a specific route of communication.
As a specialist in the mechanics of the LinkedIn Pinpoint game, Iâve analyzed thousands of these word associations. Todayâs puzzle is a classic example of a "common prefix" challenge. On the surface, these five words seem to inhabit completely different worldsâbaking, music, zoology, culinary arts, and geography. However, the thread that ties them together is a single, powerful adjective.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When I first saw the clue Muffin, my mind immediately went to the bakery. I was thinking about "Blueberry," "Bran," or perhaps "Stud" (as in a muffin top). Itâs a very common word, so it didn't give away the category immediately. I honestly thought the theme might be "Types of Bread" or "Breakfast Foods."
Then the second clue, Horn, popped up. This threw me for a loop. A "Horn Muffin" isn't a thing. I started thinking about shapesâmaybe things that are "Cylindrical"? Or perhaps "Brass"? But you can't eat a brass muffin. I was stuck between the musical world and the culinary world, trying to find a bridge that didn't seem to exist yet.
The breakthrough happened with the third clue: Setter. As a dog lover, I know my breeds. I thought of Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, and then it hit me: the English Setter. I quickly looked back at the previous clues. Does "English" work with Muffin? Yes, the English Muffin is a breakfast staple. Does it work with Horn? Yes, the English Horn (the cor anglais) is a famous woodwind instrument.
By the time Breakfast appeared as the fourth clue, I was already 100% certain. An "English Breakfast" is that legendary plate of eggs, sausage, beans, and toast. The final clue, Channel, was just the victory lap. The English Channel is the famous body of water separating Southern England from northern France. The connection was solid: all these words are commonly preceded by the word "English."
Lessons Learned From Today's Pinpoint Solution
One of the biggest takeaways from today is to look for "Hidden Prefixes." Often, the words in Pinpoint don't share a physical characteristic, but they share a linguistic partner. If the words seem totally unrelated, try placing a common word like "Black," "Blue," "Table," or "English" in front of them to see if a pattern emerges.
Another lesson is to diversify your mental categories. Todayâs puzzle used a dog breed, a food item, a musical instrument, and a geographic location. If you stay stuck in "food mode" because of the first clue, youâll never find the answer. You have to be willing to jump from the kitchen to the orchestra pit to the map.
Finally, wait for the third clue if you're unsure. The first two clues can often be misleading or have too many possibilities. The third clue is usually the "pivot point" that narrows the field significantly. In this case, "Setter" was the most specific clue that pointed toward a nationality or origin.
Expert Q&A
Is an English Horn actually a horn?
No, itâs actually a bit of a misnomer. The English Horn is a double-reed woodwind instrument in the oboe family. It isn't a "horn" in the sense of a trumpet or French horn, and it isn't even originally English; it likely originated in Silesia.
What makes an English Muffin different from a regular muffin?
A regular muffin is essentially a small cake made with a batter. An English Muffin is a small, round, flat yeast-leavened bread that is typically sliced horizontally, toasted, and served with butter or used in eggs benedict.
Why is the English Setter called a "Setter"?
The name comes from the dog's unique hunting style. Unlike "pointers" that stand still, setters were historically trained to "set" or lie down quietly when they located birds, allowing hunters to cast a net over both the birds and the dog.
How wide is the English Channel at its narrowest point?
The narrowest part of the English Channel is the Strait of Dover. At this point, the distance from Dover, England, to Cap Gris-Nez, France, is only about 21 miles (34 kilometers), which is why it is a popular spot for cross-channel swimming attempts.
Is there a specific list of items that must be in a "Full English Breakfast"?
While it varies by region, a traditional Full English typically must include back bacon, sausages, eggs (fried, poached, or scrambled), fried tomatoes, fried mushrooms, fried bread or toast, and often black pudding and baked beans.