LinkedIn Pinpoint #809 Hints & Answer: Earth & The Sun
LinkedIn Pinpoint #809 for Saturday, July 18, 2026 starts with “Earth” and “The Sun”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
Each object naturally takes an approximately spherical form, from astronomical bodies to toys, bubbles, and sports equipment.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Earth
- Clue 2The Sun
- Clue 3Marbles
- Clue 4Soap bubbles (when free floating)
- Clue 5Basketballs (but not rugby balls)
Why this answer fits
Earth and the Sun establish large spheres, while Marbles and Basketballs move the pattern to manufactured objects. Free-floating soap bubbles explain why the shape is physically favored.
Quick wink: Basketballs made the list; rugby balls were disqualified for bringing geometry from home.
How to find the connection
- Earth and the Sun suggest round astronomical bodies, but “round” is still too broad.
- Marbles and basketballs are three-dimensional balls, pointing specifically to a spherical shape.
- A free-floating soap bubble minimizes surface area by becoming a sphere, confirming the geometric category.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Earth | Earth is approximately an oblate spheroid, close enough to a sphere for the category. |
| The Sun | The Sun’s gravity pulls its matter into a nearly spherical shape. |
| Marbles | Marbles are small manufactured glass spheres. |
| Soap bubbles (when free floating) | Surface tension pulls a free-floating soap bubble toward a sphere. |
| Basketballs (but not rugby balls) | A basketball is spherical, unlike the elongated ball used in rugby. |
Questions about Pinpoint #809
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Earth” and “The Sun”. The complete five-clue list is above.
Where is the category answer?
Open “Reveal answer & analysis” above to see the category and a separate explanation for each clue.
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