LinkedIn’s Pinpoint puzzle for today, #691, uses a playful category built around things commonly associated with swinging from trees. Once the final clue is read, the connection between all the answers becomes easy to understand.
Here are the answers arranged exactly as shown in the puzzle:
Vines
Orangutans
Hammocks
Old tires
Tarzan
Things that swing from trees!
Each clue fits the category in a different way, whether naturally, physically, or through popular culture.
Vines
Vines are one of the most classic things that hang and swing from trees. In forests and jungles, long vines often drape from branches and move with the wind.
Orangutans
Orangutans are well known for moving through trees by climbing and swinging among branches. Their long arms make them especially suited for life in the treetops.
Hammocks
Hammocks are often tied between trees, where they hang and gently swing. They are commonly used for rest, camping, or relaxing outdoors.
Old tires
Old tires are sometimes turned into tire swings, which are hung from tree branches for children to play on.
Tarzan
Tarzan is the fictional jungle character famous for swinging from tree to tree using vines, making him a perfect fit for today’s category.
Things that swing from trees!
The final line gives the category clearly. Every clue is something that either literally swings from trees or is strongly associated with that idea.
Today’s Pinpoint puzzle is a fun example of how the game can mix nature, everyday objects, animals, and pop culture into one simple theme.
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