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Puzzle #827EasyWednesday, August 5, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #827 answer and clues

The verified answer is Types of monkey. The clues were Drill, Marmoset, Capuchin, Macaque, Baboon, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Types of monkey

Pinpoint #827 for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Verified archive answer

Pinpoint #827 clues

Drill
Marmoset
Capuchin
Macaque
Baboon

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

Answer

Category answer

Types of monkey

All five clues name types of monkey, spanning both Old World and New World groups.

Puzzle #827 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Wednesday, August 5, 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.

DateWednesday, August 5, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternNamed Set
Clues5 total

Why "Types of monkey" is the right answer

All five clues name types of monkey, spanning both Old World and New World groups. 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.

DrillThe drill is a large Old World monkey native to parts of West and Central Africa.
MarmosetMarmosets are small New World monkeys native to South America.
CapuchinCapuchins are intelligent New World monkeys found in Central and South America.
MacaqueMacaques are Old World monkeys in the genus Macaca, native mainly to Asia and North Africa.
BaboonBaboons are large Old World monkeys in the genus Papio, found in Africa and Arabia.

What connects Drill, Marmoset, Capuchin, Macaque, and Baboon in LinkedIn Pinpoint #827?

The connection is Types of monkey. The clue set for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 was Drill, Marmoset, Capuchin, Macaque, and Baboon, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #827
Clue searchDrill Marmoset Pinpoint answer
Answer typeTypes of monkey

Solving path for Pinpoint #827

This puzzle is best read as a Named Set. Look for whether each clue is a concrete member of one set, such as a named object, place, term, or type.

First clueStart from Drill
Middle checkMarmoset + Capuchin
Final confirmationBaboon

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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