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🔤 Word🧠 Trivia💼 LinkedIn
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What is Pinpoint?

LinkedIn's category-guessing game. Words are revealed one at a time, up to five, and you have to work out the category that links them. The fewer clues you need, the better your score.

Good to know: Requires a free LinkedIn account.

Pinpoint is a free daily word game that will also appeal to fans of trivia and linkedin games. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day, so it's easy to compare results with friends.

How to play Pinpoint

  1. You're shown one word at a time from a hidden category.
  2. After each word, guess the category that links them.
  3. Up to five words are revealed. Solve it with as few as possible for a better score.

Pinpoint tips

  • Think broadly at first. Early clues often fit several categories.
  • Ask what the words have in common besides the obvious: they might all fit a phrase or share a hidden word.

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    Pinpoint FAQ

    How do I play Pinpoint?

    You're shown one word at a time from a hidden category. After each word, guess the category that links them. Up to five words are revealed. Solve it with as few as possible for a better score.

    Where can I play Pinpoint?

    Pinpoint is played on its official site, linkedin.com. Its creators don't allow it to be embedded on other websites, so use the Play button to open it in a new tab.

    Is Pinpoint a daily game?

    Yes. Pinpoint has a new puzzle every day, and everyone gets the same one, so you can compare results with friends. Most daily games reset at midnight, either in your time zone or the creator's.

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    If you enjoy Pinpoint, try Crossclimb, Connections, Wend, Contexto, Quordle. Browse all word games for more.

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