LinkedIn Pinpoint Answer for September 27, 2025
LINKEDIN PINPOINT CLUES
September 27, 2025
Cats
Nuts
Eggs
Pollen
Gluten
Clue Meanings Explained
Cats
These are small, carnivorous mammals often kept as indoor pets, known for their fur, whiskers, and independent personalities.
Nuts
This refers to a wide variety of hard-shelled fruits or seeds containing an edible kernel, such as walnuts, almonds, or peanuts (which are technically legumes but grouped here).
Eggs
These are the hard-shelled reproductive bodies produced by birds, most commonly chickens, which are a staple protein source in human diets worldwide.
Pollen
A fine, powdery substance typically yellow in color, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone.
Gluten
A group of proteins found in cereal grains, particularly wheat, barley, and rye, which gives dough its elastic texture.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When I first saw the word "Cats," my brain went in a dozen different directions. I thought about "Common Pets," "Internet Memes," or maybe even "Broadway Musicals." Itās a very broad starting point, so I didnāt want to commit to an answer just yet. I tentatively thought the category might be "Things that have whiskers," but that felt a bit too niche for a game like Pinpoint.
Then the second clue, "Nuts," popped up. That immediately killed the "Broadway" and "Whiskers" theories. I started looking for a bridge between felines and food. My first guess was actually "Things found in a grocery store" (since some stores have shop cats and they all sell nuts), but that felt weak. I also considered "Things that can be crunchy," which was a bit of a stretch for cats, so I held off on submitting.
The third clue was "Eggs," and thatās when the lightbulb started to flicker. Cats, Nuts, and Eggs. I realized these are all things people are often sensitive to. I almost typed in "Food," but "Cats" doesn't fit that unless you're looking at a very different kind of list. I began to suspect we were looking at "Triggers." I thought about "Things that cause rashes," but I decided to wait for one more clue to be absolutely certain.
When "Pollen" appeared as the fourth clue, the flicker became a steady glow. Pollen isn't food, and you don't keep it as a pet, but it is the king of seasonal hay fever. Combining Pollen with Cats, Nuts, and Eggs narrowed the field down significantly to human biological reactions.
By the time "Gluten" arrived as the final clue, it was a total slam dunk. Gluten is one of the most talked-about dietary sensitivities of the modern era. Looking at the full listāCats (dander), Nuts (anaphylaxis), Eggs (food sensitivity), Pollen (seasonal), and Gluten (intolerance)āit was clear that the common thread was "Common Allergens" or "Things people are allergic to."
Lessons Learned From Today's Pinpoint Solution
* Look for the "Reaction" Factor: When clues seem to jump between animals, plants, and pantry staples, stop looking at what they *are* and start looking at how humans *react* to them.
* Don't ignore the outlier: In this set, "Cats" was the only living animal. Usually, if one item stands out as a different "type" (animal vs. food), the answer lies in a shared characteristic rather than a physical category.
* Wait for the Pivot Clue: "Pollen" was the pivot clue here. It moved the theme away from "Things in a kitchen" and forced the brain to think about environmental factors, which is the key to solving multi-category puzzles.
* Broaden your vocabulary: Sometimes the game accepts "Allergies," but "Allergens" is the more precise term. Itās always good to think of the most professional or "dictionary" version of the category.
Expert Q&A
Why is "Cats" on the list when people are actually allergic to dander?
In Pinpoint, the clues often use the common name for the source of the problem rather than the scientific trigger. While dander or saliva is the actual allergen, "Cats" is the everyday way people describe the allergy.
Is Gluten technically an allergy or an intolerance?
This is a great catch! While Celiac disease is an autoimmune response and many people have "intolerances," in the context of a general knowledge game, Gluten is frequently grouped with "Common Allergens" because it requires similar dietary avoidance and labeling.
Could "Peanuts" have replaced "Nuts" in this puzzle?
Absolutely. However, using "Nuts" makes the puzzle slightly more challenging because it covers both tree nuts and ground nuts, whereas "Peanuts" might have made the "Allergy" theme too obvious too early.
What is the best strategy when the first two clues seem totally unrelated?
The best strategy is to remain "category-neutral." Don't try to force a connection between Cats and Nuts until the third clue provides a tie-breaker. Usually, the third clue will align with one of your mental theories and discard the others.
Are these clues ranked in order of difficulty?
Generally, yes. "Cats" is very vague, while "Gluten" and "Pollen" are almost synonymous with the word "allergy" in a modern context, making the later clues much easier to solve.