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Puzzle #848EasyWednesday, August 26, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #848 answer and clues

The verified answer is Names of dance crazes (with "The"). The clues were Twist, Floss, Robot, Moonwalk, Macarena, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

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Names of dance crazes (with "The")

Pinpoint #848 for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Pinpoint #848 clues

Twist
Floss
Robot
Moonwalk
Macarena

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

Answer

Category answer

Names of dance crazes (with "The")

All five clues name dance crazes commonly written with "The": the Twist, the Floss, the Robot, the Moonwalk, and the Macarena.

Puzzle #848 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Wednesday, August 26, 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 26, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternNamed Set
Clues5 total

Why "Names of dance crazes (with "The")" is the right answer

All five clues name dance crazes commonly written with "The": the Twist, the Floss, the Robot, the Moonwalk, and the Macarena. 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.

TwistThe Twist became a major dance craze in the early 1960s, helped by Chubby Checker's hit recording of the same name.
FlossThe Floss is a viral dance craze whose repeated arm swings resemble pulling dental floss around the body.
RobotThe Robot is a dance craze built around stiff, controlled movements that imitate a mechanical robot.
MoonwalkThe Moonwalk is a gliding dance move made world-famous by Michael Jackson.
MacarenaThe Macarena became an international line-dance craze alongside Los del Río's 1990s hit song.

What connects Twist, Floss, Robot, Moonwalk, and Macarena in LinkedIn Pinpoint #848?

The connection is Names of dance crazes (with "The"). The clue set for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 was Twist, Floss, Robot, Moonwalk, and Macarena, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #848
Clue searchTwist Floss Pinpoint answer
Answer typeNames of dance crazes (with "The")

Solving path for Pinpoint #848

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 Twist
Middle checkFloss + Robot
Final confirmationMacarena

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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