Verified archive answer
Pinpoint #778 clues
All 5 clues belong to one common category. Guess the category using as few clues as possible.
Category answer
Foods named for cities
Each clue is a food whose name points to a city.
Puzzle #778 summary
This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 together with the verified answer. Use the practice control if you want to replay the solve from the first clue, or read the explanation sections if you are reviewing the puzzle after finishing it.
Why "Foods named for cities" is the right answer
Each clue is a food whose name points to a city. The answer works because every clue can be explained by the same category instead of by separate meanings. If one clue seems less obvious, read its note below before deciding whether the category should be broader or more precise.
What connects Gouda, Frankfurters, Peking Duck, Brussels Sprouts, and New York Cheesecake in LinkedIn Pinpoint #778?
The connection is Foods named for cities. The clue set for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 was Gouda, Frankfurters, Peking Duck, Brussels Sprouts, and New York Cheesecake, and all five clues point back to that same category.
Solving path for Pinpoint #778
This puzzle is best read as a Category Connection. Compare the clue roles one by one, then choose the most specific category that explains all five clues together.
How to solve this style of Pinpoint puzzle
Start by testing whether the first clue is literal, part of a phrase, or a member of a larger subject area. Pinpoint answers often become clearer when the second and third clues confirm the same relationship.
Before revealing the final answer, check whether all five clues fit the same wording. A strong Pinpoint category should explain every clue without needing a separate exception.
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