LinkedIn Pinpoint #528 Hints & Answer: Year & Guide
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Pinpoint #528 opens with Year, Guide, and Sketch. Compare all five clues below, then reveal the category and its connections.
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Reveal answer & analysis
Add “book” after each clue to make a recognized kind of publication: yearbook, guidebook, sketchbook, reference book, and coffee-table book.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Year
- Clue 2Guide
- Clue 3Sketch
- Clue 4Reference
- Clue 5Coffee-table
Why this answer fits
Year and Sketch are the cleanest compound-word anchors. Guide and Reference broaden the pattern to practical publications, while Coffee-table confirms that the shared word follows every clue.
Solving path for Pinpoint #528
- Initial reading: Attach “book” to Year and Sketch. Yearbook and sketchbook are direct compound words, suggesting a shared ending.
- Testing the connection: Try the same ending with Guide and Reference. Guidebook and reference book are both standard publication types.
- Final check: Coffee-table book completes the set and confirms that every clue names a type of book rather than a use for paper.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Year | A yearbook records the people and events of a school or organization during one year. |
| Guide | A guidebook offers practical information about a place, subject, or activity. |
| Sketch | A sketchbook contains blank pages for drawing and visual studies. |
| Reference | A reference book is designed for consulting specific facts rather than continuous reading. |
| Coffee-table | A coffee-table book is a large, image-rich volume intended for casual display and browsing. |
Questions about Pinpoint #528
What do Year, Guide, and Sketch have in common? (answer spoiler)
The shared category is Types of books.
Year and Sketch are the cleanest compound-word anchors. Guide and Reference broaden the pattern to practical publications, while Coffee-table confirms that the shared word follows every clue.
What does “Year” mean in this puzzle? (answer spoiler)
A yearbook records the people and events of a school or organization during one year.
What does “Guide” mean in this puzzle? (answer spoiler)
A guidebook offers practical information about a place, subject, or activity.
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