LinkedIn Pinpoint #852 Clue Walkthrough: Everything, Anchor, A hint, A line, The ball
Pinpoint answer #852, the LinkedIn Pinpoint solution, and a clue-by-clue solve path
Answer at a glance
LinkedIn Pinpoint #852 answer:
The answer to LinkedIn Pinpoint #852 is “Words that follow ‘drop’ in common sayings.” Everything, Anchor, A hint, A line, and The ball complete the familiar expressions drop everything, drop anchor, drop a hint, drop a line, and drop the ball.
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♧ 5 Clues
Why “Words that follow “drop” in common sayings” Connects All Five Clues
Everything and Anchor establish that ‘drop’ can sit before each clue, but they still look like unrelated commands. A hint is the decisive pivot because ‘drop a hint’ is a fixed idiom rather than a literal falling action. A line and The ball then confirm that the category is a set of established expressions sharing the same leading verb, with meanings that range from sending a message to making a mistake.
Quick wink: Drop everything found the pattern, drop anchor stayed put, and drop the ball promised it was only illustrating the answer.
Our Solve Experience for Pinpoint #852
Our first read: We start with Everything and Anchor. Both become familiar commands when preceded by the same verb: drop everything means stop what you are doing, while drop anchor is the nautical action that holds a vessel in place.
What changed our mind: We use A hint as the pattern-setting clue. ‘Drop a hint’ means suggest something indirectly, showing that the link is not simply physical objects that can fall but expressions beginning with ‘drop.’
Our final check: We confirm with A line and The ball. To drop someone a line is to send a brief message, while to drop the ball is to make a mistake or fail to act properly, establishing the official answer ‘Words that follow “drop” in common sayings.’
Clue Evidence Table
| Clue | Connection evidence | Role in the solve |
|---|---|---|
| Everything | Drop everything is an idiom meaning to stop whatever one is currently doing, usually because another matter suddenly demands immediate attention. | Early anchor |
| Anchor | Drop anchor means lower a vessel’s anchor into the water so it catches the bottom and prevents the boat or ship from drifting away. | Early anchor |
| A hint | Drop a hint means communicate a suggestion indirectly instead of stating the idea or request openly and explicitly. | Cross-check |
| A line | Drop someone a line means send that person a brief, informal note or message; the expression now applies naturally to email and other written communication as well as letters. | Cross-check |
| The ball | Drop the ball means make a mistake, especially by failing to take timely, effective, or responsible action when something was expected of you. | Final confirmation |
References Used for Factual Checks
The puzzle number, clue wording, and category are checked against the public LinkedIn game. The references below support factual claims in our independent clue explanations.
- Merriam-Webster — drop everythingThe dictionary defines drop everything as stopping what one is doing, supporting the first clue’s completed expression.
- Cambridge Dictionary — drop anchorCambridge defines drop anchor as lowering a vessel’s anchor into the water to keep the vessel from moving away.
- Cambridge Dictionary — drop a hintCambridge records drop a hint as telling or suggesting something indirectly rather than stating it openly.
- Merriam-Webster — drop someone a lineMerriam-Webster defines drop someone a line as sending that person a brief note or message.
- Merriam-Webster — drop the ballThe dictionary defines drop the ball as making a mistake, especially by failing to take timely or proper action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LinkedIn Pinpoint #852 answer?
The answer is “Words that follow “drop” in common sayings.”
What are the five clues for LinkedIn Pinpoint #852?
The five clues are Everything, Anchor, A hint, A line, The ball.
How do the clues connect in LinkedIn Pinpoint #852?
Everything and Anchor establish that ‘drop’ can sit before each clue, but they still look like unrelated commands. A hint is the decisive pivot because ‘drop a hint’ is a fixed idiom rather than a literal falling action. A line and The ball then confirm that the category is a set of established expressions sharing the same leading verb, with meanings that range from sending a message to making a mistake.
