LinkedIn Pinpoint #905 Hints & Answer: Game & Poker
Pinpoint #905 opens with Game, Poker, and Baby. Compare all five clues below, then reveal the category and its connections.
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Need a hint first?
Reveal one hint at a time.
Hint 1 — a direction to explore
Look for one common noun that’s used for both people and objects.
Hint 2 — narrow the relationship
Several clues suggest a recognizable look someone shows—or the front part of something you look at.
Hint 3 — one more nudge
Try forming five everyday phrases: one about competitive intensity, one about hiding reactions, one about youthful appearance, one about reading time, and one about a friendly icon.
First two clues: possible connections
With only Game and Poker, several directions look plausible: both can point to competition and performance (mindset, strategy, or demeanor), or to things at a card table (chips, table, night). Neither clue alone forces a single shared noun, so it helps to keep multiple senses in play while waiting for later clues to narrow the match.
Reveal answer & analysis
These clues range across competition, card play, appearance, timekeeping hardware, and emoji-style symbols, hinting at a shared label across contexts.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Game
- Clue 2Poker
- Clue 3Baby
- Clue 4Clock
- Clue 5Smiley (😊)
Why this answer fits
Each clue pairs naturally with “face” to form a familiar phrase, so the category is types of “face.” The set spans different senses: human expressions (game, poker, smiley), physical appearance (baby), and an object’s front display (clock).
Solving path for Pinpoint #905
- Initial reading: Start by listing plausible senses for the early clues: “Game” can suggest competitive demeanor, while “Poker” often points to concealment and emotional control.
- Testing the connection: Try a candidate category that can describe both a person’s look and an object’s front; then check it against “Clock” as a non-human use and “Smiley (😊)” as a stylized icon.
- Final check: Confirm the category is broad enough to include emotional expressions (Game, Poker, Smiley), appearance (Baby), and an object’s display surface (Clock) under the same label.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Meaning in this puzzle | Connection & role in the solve |
|---|---|---|
| Game | game faceA focused, determined look adopted when preparing to compete or perform under pressure. | Game fits because “Game” commonly describes a determined, ready-to-compete look: a game face. |
| Poker | poker faceAn intentionally impassive look used to hide reactions, feelings, or intentions from others. | Poker fits because “Poker” is famously associated with keeping a neutral, unreadable look: a poker face. |
| Baby | baby faceA youthful-looking visage with childlike features that can make someone appear younger than they are. | Baby fits because “Baby” can describe a youthful-looking person by calling it a baby face. |
| Clock | clock faceThe front display of a clock where numerals or markers and hands show the time. | Clock fits because “Clock” has a named front display area called a clock face. |
| Smiley (😊) | smiley faceA simplified icon of a smiling visage, used in drawings or digital messaging to convey friendliness or happiness. | Smiley (😊) fits because that symbol is literally a stylized smiling face used as an icon. |
One lesson to use next time
When a category can include both humans and objects, test whether the shared word has multiple senses (expression, appearance, and display surface) that cleanly cover every clue.
Questions about Pinpoint #905
What do Game, Poker, and Baby have in common? (answer spoiler)
The shared category is Types of “face”.
Each clue pairs naturally with “face” to form a familiar phrase, so the category is types of “face.” The set spans different senses: human expressions (game, poker, smiley), physical appearance (baby), and an object’s front display (clock).
What does “Game” mean in this puzzle? (answer spoiler)
game face: A focused, determined look adopted when preparing to compete or perform under pressure. Game fits because “Game” commonly describes a determined, ready-to-compete look: a game face.
What does “Poker” mean in this puzzle? (answer spoiler)
poker face: An intentionally impassive look used to hide reactions, feelings, or intentions from others. Poker fits because “Poker” is famously associated with keeping a neutral, unreadable look: a poker face.
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