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Puzzle #814MediumThursday, July 23, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #814 answer and clues

The verified answer is Things that rise. The clues were Dough, Tides, Steam (from a kettle), The Phoenix (from the ashes), The Sun (in the east), and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Things that rise

Pinpoint #814 for Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Pinpoint #814 clues

Dough
Tides
Steam (from a kettle)
The Phoenix (from the ashes)
The Sun (in the east)

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

Answer

Category answer

Things that rise

All five clues are things that can rise, either physically, naturally, or in a familiar phrase.

Puzzle #814 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Thursday, July 23, 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 23, 2026
DifficultyMedium
PatternShared Characteristic
Clues5 total

Why "Things that rise" is the right answer

All five clues are things that can rise, either physically, naturally, or in a familiar phrase. 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.

DoughDough rises as yeast or leavening expands it during baking preparation.
TidesTides rise as the ocean moves from low tide toward high tide.
Steam (from a kettle)Steam from a kettle rises because hot water vapor is lighter than the surrounding air.
The Phoenix (from the ashes)The Phoenix is said in myth to rise from the ashes after rebirth.
The Sun (in the east)The Sun rises in the east at the start of the day.

What connects Dough, Tides, Steam (from a kettle), The Phoenix (from the ashes), and The Sun (in the east) in LinkedIn Pinpoint #814?

The connection is Things that rise. The clue set for Thursday, July 23, 2026 was Dough, Tides, Steam (from a kettle), The Phoenix (from the ashes), and The Sun (in the east), and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #814
Clue searchDough Tides Pinpoint answer
Answer typeThings that rise

Solving path for Pinpoint #814

This puzzle is best read as a Shared Characteristic. Compare the properties shared by all five clues. The answer is usually the smallest wording that covers every clue without exceptions.

First clueStart from Dough
Middle checkTides + Steam (from a kettle)
Final confirmationThe Sun (in the east)

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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