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Looking for today's Pinpoint answer? Pinpoint is LinkedIn's daily game — a word-association game where you guess the hidden category that links five clue words — and the full solution is on this page — updated the moment each new puzzle goes live. The five clue words are listed above, revealed one at a time just like the game, and you can uncover the category answer letter by letter with the tiles — or reveal it in full. Whether you want to confirm one square, unlock the part you're stuck on, or see the whole solution, it's all here, along with how the game works and how to solve it faster.
Today's Pinpoint answer
Today's LinkedIn Pinpoint answer is Things with paddles. The five clue words are Defibrillator, Steamboat, Canoe, Atari 2600 (to play some Pong?) and Table tennis (to hit the ball!) — all examples of that category, which is why “Things with paddles” ties them together. (Example: for the clues Apple, Dell, Acer, HP and Lenovo, the answer is “Manufacturers of personal computers.”)
Today's Pinpoint solution is shown above with the reveal tool, so you decide how much you see rather than getting the whole thing at once. The countdown shows when the next puzzle lands: Pinpoint refreshes every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern), and this page updates as soon as it does.
How Pinpoint works
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Goal | Guess the category that connects all five clue words (for example, “Apple, Dell, Acer, HP” → computer brands). |
| Clues reveal one at a time | You start with one word and get another after each wrong guess, up to five — the fewer you need, the better your score. |
| Guesses | Type the category; the game tells you if you're right. You have a limited number of tries. |
| Reset | A new Pinpoint puzzle drops every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern). |
Tips for solving Pinpoint
- Hold your guess until at least the second or third clue — a single word usually fits many categories, and a wrong early guess burns a clue.
- Look for the narrowest common thread: “Apple” and “Dell” could be many things, but adding “Acer” points hard at computer brands.
- Watch for a twist — Pinpoint often hides the theme in wordplay (a shared hidden word, homophones) rather than a plain topic.
- If you're only here to check, reveal the answer tiles below; if you want to keep playing, read the clue words above and take one more guess first.
What is LinkedIn Pinpoint?
Pinpoint is one of LinkedIn's most-played daily games, a quick word-association puzzle that most people finish in under three minutes. You're shown clue words one at a time and have to name the category that ties them together, guessing in as few clues as possible. Like all LinkedIn games it resets every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern), gives you one puzzle per day, and tracks your streak and time against your network — which is exactly why a quick way to check the answer or get unstuck is so useful when a tough board threatens your run.
Past Pinpoint answers
Every previous Pinpoint puzzle is archived on this page by date, with its full solution. It's the fastest way to check yesterday's answer, catch up on a day you missed, or review a board that beat you. The archive updates automatically each day as today's answer rolls into it.
Frequently asked questions
What is today's Pinpoint answer?
Today's Pinpoint answer is Things with paddles — the category linking the five clue words (Defibrillator through Table tennis (to hit the ball!)). It's stated near the top of this page and revealed with the interactive tool, updated as soon as the new puzzle goes live.
What time does Pinpoint reset?
Pinpoint refreshes every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern). We post the new answer as soon as it does.
Is LinkedIn Pinpoint free to play?
Yes — all LinkedIn games are free, and you can play Pinpoint at linkedin.com/games. Our daily answers are free too.
How do I get just a hint instead of the whole answer?
Use the reveal tool above — uncover a single letter of the category instead of the full solution, so you get a nudge without spoiling the rest of the puzzle.
Where can I find past Pinpoint answers?
Every previous puzzle is in the dated archive on this page, updated automatically each day.