# 810▣ Sunday, July 19, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #810 Hints & Answer: Pen & Sword

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Pinpoint #810 opens with Pen, Sword, and Iceberg. Compare all five clues below, then reveal the category and its connections.

Edited reference guide · AI-assisted · Updated Aug 6, 12:00 AM PDT

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Reveal answer & analysis

The category is:Things that are associated with tips

Every clue connects to a “tip,” whether it is a pointed end, a visible fraction, a helpful suggestion, or money left after good service.

5 Clues

Clue 1Pen
Clue 2Sword
Clue 3Iceberg
Clue 4Advice column
Clue 5High-quality service

Why this answer fits

Pen and Sword establish pointed tips. Iceberg and Advice column reveal noun phrases, while High-quality service introduces the gratuity meaning.

Solving path for Pinpoint #810

Initial reading: Pen and Sword both have a narrow pointed tip, suggesting a shared physical feature.
Testing the connection: The tip of the iceberg is the visible part of something much larger; an advice column offers useful tips.
Final check: Good service may earn a monetary tip, confirming several meanings and associations of the same word.

Clue-by-clue explanation

Clue evidence for Pinpoint #810
Clue	Connection evidence
Pen	A pen tip is the point that transfers ink to the writing surface.
Sword	The sharpened end of a sword is its tip.
Iceberg	The tip of an iceberg is the small portion visible above the waterline.
Advice column	An advice column gives readers tips for handling problems or decisions.
High-quality service	Customers often leave a gratuity, or tip, after high-quality service.