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Puzzle #800HardThursday, July 9, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #800 answer and clues

The verified answer is Words that come after "hair". The clues were Spray, Style, Dryer, Raising, Follicle, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Words that come after "hair"

Pinpoint #800 for Thursday, July 9, 2026

Verified archive answer

Pinpoint #800 clues

Spray
Style
Dryer
Raising
Follicle

All 5 clues belong to one common category. Guess the category using as few clues as possible.

Answer

Category answer

Words that come after "hair"

Each clue becomes a familiar word or phrase when it appears after "hair".

Puzzle #800 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Thursday, July 9, 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.

DateThursday, July 9, 2026
DifficultyHard
PatternPhrase Pattern
Clues5 total

Why "Words that come after "hair"" is the right answer

Each clue becomes a familiar word or phrase when it appears after "hair". 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.

SpraySpray forms "hair spray", a product used to hold hair in place.
StyleStyle forms "hairstyle", the way someone's hair is cut or arranged.
DryerDryer forms "hair dryer", a device used to dry hair.
RaisingRaising forms "hair-raising", meaning frightening or thrilling.
FollicleFollicle forms "hair follicle", the skin structure where hair grows.

What connects Spray, Style, Dryer, Raising, and Follicle in LinkedIn Pinpoint #800?

The connection is Words that come after "hair". The clue set for Thursday, July 9, 2026 was Spray, Style, Dryer, Raising, and Follicle, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #800
Clue searchSpray Style Pinpoint answer
Answer typeWords that come after "hair"

Solving path for Pinpoint #800

This puzzle is best read as a Phrase Pattern. Test whether every clue can sit before or after the same hidden word. If one clue only works loosely, the phrase direction may be wrong.

First clueStart from Spray
Middle checkStyle + Dryer
Final confirmationFollicle

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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