LinkedIn Pinpoint #844 Hints & Answer: Crushing ice & Removing nails
LinkedIn Pinpoint #844 for Saturday, August 22, 2026 starts with “Crushing ice” and “Removing nails”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
LinkedIn Pinpoint #844 clues describe five less-obvious jobs for a hammer: crushing ice, pulling nails, tenderizing meat, shaping hot metal over an anvil, and striking a chisel while carving stone. Together they lead to “Different ways to use a hammer (besides the most common one).”
5 Clues
- Clue 1Crushing ice
- Clue 2Removing nails
- Clue 3Tenderizing meat
- Clue 4Shaping metal (over an anvil)
- Clue 5Chiseling stone (hit with this)
Why this answer fits
“Removing nails” is the best early anchor because a claw hammer performs the reverse of the tool’s familiar nail-driving job. Tenderizing meat and shaping metal then widen the idea from one household hammer to a family of striking tools, while the ice and stone clues confirm that the answer is about alternative hammer uses rather than construction alone.
Quick wink: The hammer finally updated its résumé: bartender, butcher, blacksmith, sculptor, and nail-removal specialist—all without listing “hits nails” as its only skill.
How to find the connection
- Start with “Removing nails.” The curved claw on a claw hammer grips a nail head and uses leverage to pull the nail out, immediately suggesting an uncommon hammer job.
- Pair “Tenderizing meat” with “Shaping metal.” A meat mallet pounds tough fibers, while a smithing hammer moves heated metal against an anvil, so the category expands beyond carpentry.
- Confirm the tool with “Crushing ice” and “Chiseling stone.” A hammer or mallet can break ice directly and can strike a stone chisel, completing five ways to use a hammer besides driving a nail.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Crushing ice | A small hammer or mallet can break a block or large pieces of ice into smaller fragments for drinks, food preparation, or cold storage. |
| Removing nails | A claw hammer removes nails by catching the nail head in its split claw and using the curved head as a lever against the surface. |
| Tenderizing meat | A meat mallet is a hammer-shaped kitchen tool used to flatten meat and break down tough muscle fibers before cooking. |
| Shaping metal (over an anvil) | A blacksmith uses specialized hammers to move and shape heated metal while the anvil supplies a hard surface beneath the workpiece. |
| Chiseling stone (hit with this) | A sculptor or stonemason strikes the end of a chisel with a hammer or mallet so the chisel’s cutting edge chips and shapes the stone. |
Questions about Pinpoint #844
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Crushing ice” and “Removing nails”. 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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Sources
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- Smithsonian Institution — railroad mechanic’s hammerMuseum record documenting a heavy hammer used on bolts, rivets, chisels, piping, and other mechanical work.
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