LinkedIn Pinpoint #810 Hints & Answer: Pen & Sword
LinkedIn Pinpoint #810 for Sunday, July 19, 2026 starts with “Pen” and “Sword”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
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.
Quick wink: We recommend a 20% tip for this puzzle, mostly because the iceberg did nearly all the work.
How to find the connection
- Pen and Sword both have a narrow pointed tip, suggesting a shared physical feature.
- The tip of the iceberg is the visible part of something much larger; an advice column offers useful tips.
- Good service may earn a monetary tip, confirming several meanings and associations of the same word.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| 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. |
Questions about Pinpoint #810
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Pen” and “Sword”. 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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