Guide
How to Play LinkedIn Crossclimb and Pinpoint
Master LinkedIn's daily puzzle games with our complete guide. Learn the rules, understand the mechanics, and start solving Crossclimb and Pinpoint puzzles today.
How to Play LinkedIn Crossclimb
LinkedIn Crossclimb is a daily word ladder puzzle. Each puzzle challenges you to connect two words through a series of intermediate steps.
Crossclimb Rules
- You start with a top word and an end word.
- Each step changes exactly one letter from the previous word.
- Every intermediate word must be a valid English word.
- Clues are provided for each step in the ladder.
- The puzzle resets daily at midnight Pacific Time.
Crossclimb Example
- FISHStart word
- FISTClue: "A closed hand"
- FASTClue: "Moving quickly"
- FAITClue: "Part of 'fait accompli'"
- FAILClue: "Not succeed"
- FOILClue: "Kitchen wrap material"
- FOWLEnd word
The answer combines both words: FISHFOWL.
Crossclimb Scoring
LinkedIn Crossclimb tracks your solving streak. Complete puzzles on consecutive days to build your streak. Wrong guesses do not end the game; you can keep trying until you solve it.
Where to Play Crossclimb
Access LinkedIn Crossclimb directly at linkedin.com/games/crossclimb or through the LinkedIn mobile app under the Games section.
How to Play LinkedIn Pinpoint
LinkedIn Pinpoint is a daily word association puzzle. Your goal is to find the single concept that connects five seemingly unrelated clues.
Pinpoint Rules
- Five clues appear one at a time.
- All five clues share one common connection.
- Guess the connection with as few clues as possible.
- Fewer clues used = higher score.
- The puzzle resets daily at midnight Pacific Time.
Pinpoint Example
Clues revealed one by one:
- (Taylor) Swift
- (Sheryl) Crow
- (Peter) Finch
- (Florence) Nightingale
- (Tony) Hawk
Answer: Famous people whose last names are bird names
Pinpoint Scoring
| Clues Used | Score |
|---|---|
| 1 clue | 5 points |
| 2 clues | 4 points |
| 3 clues | 3 points |
| 4 clues | 2 points |
| 5 clues | 1 point |
Where to Play Pinpoint
Access LinkedIn Pinpoint at linkedin.com/games/pinpoint or through the LinkedIn mobile app.
Crossclimb vs Pinpoint: Key Differences
| Feature | Crossclimb | Pinpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzle Type | Word ladder | Word association |
| Skills Needed | Vocabulary, spelling | Pattern recognition, trivia |
| Time Pressure | No | No |
| Daily Reset | Midnight PT | Midnight PT |
| Difficulty | Medium | Varies |
Tips for New Players
For Crossclimb beginners
- Read all clues first before guessing.
- Work from both ends of the ladder.
- Common letter changes: vowels (A<->E<->I<->O<->U).
For Pinpoint beginners
- Wait for at least 2-3 clues before guessing.
- Look for category patterns (types of X, words before Y).
- Consider multiple meanings of each clue word.
Play Daily, Track Your Progress
Both LinkedIn Crossclimb and Pinpoint reset at midnight Pacific Time. Visit CrossclimbToday.com for daily answers, explanations, and solving strategies. Ready to play? Check today's Crossclimb answer or Pinpoint answer.