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Puzzle #826MediumTuesday, August 4, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #826 answer and clues

The verified answer is Things that come in groups of four. The clues were Ghosts in Pac-Man, Grand Slams in tennis, Bases in DNA, Nations in the United Kingdom, Train spaces in Monopoly (1/side), and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Things that come in groups of four

Pinpoint #826 for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Pinpoint #826 clues

Ghosts in Pac-Man
Grand Slams in tennis
Bases in DNA
Nations in the United Kingdom
Train spaces in Monopoly (1/side)

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

Answer

Category answer

Things that come in groups of four

Each clue identifies a familiar set with exactly four members or instances.

Puzzle #826 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Tuesday, August 4, 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.

DateTuesday, August 4, 2026
DifficultyMedium
PatternShared Characteristic
Clues5 total

Why "Things that come in groups of four" is the right answer

Each clue identifies a familiar set with exactly four members or instances. 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.

Ghosts in Pac-ManThe four classic Pac-Man ghosts are Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde.
Grand Slams in tennisTennis has four Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Bases in DNADNA uses four bases: adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine.
Nations in the United KingdomThe United Kingdom consists of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Train spaces in Monopoly (1/side)A standard Monopoly board has four railroad or train spaces, with one on each side.

What connects Ghosts in Pac-Man, Grand Slams in tennis, Bases in DNA, Nations in the United Kingdom, and Train spaces in Monopoly (1/side) in LinkedIn Pinpoint #826?

The connection is Things that come in groups of four. The clue set for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 was Ghosts in Pac-Man, Grand Slams in tennis, Bases in DNA, Nations in the United Kingdom, and Train spaces in Monopoly (1/side), and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #826
Clue searchGhosts in Pac-Man Grand Slams in tennis Pinpoint answer
Answer typeThings that come in groups of four

Solving path for Pinpoint #826

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 Ghosts in Pac-Man
Middle checkGrand Slams in tennis + Bases in DNA
Final confirmationTrain spaces in Monopoly (1/side)

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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