Verified archive answer
Pinpoint #858 clues
All 5 clues belong to one common category. Guess the category using as few clues as possible.
Category answer
Words that come before “car”
Each clue comes immediately before “car” in a familiar term: race car, cable car, muscle car, rental car, and plug-in hybrid car.
Puzzle #858 summary
This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Saturday, September 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.
Why "Words that come before “car”" is the right answer
Each clue comes immediately before “car” in a familiar term: race car, cable car, muscle car, rental car, and plug-in hybrid car. 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.
What connects Race, Cable, Muscle, Rental, and Plug-in hybrid in LinkedIn Pinpoint #858?
The connection is Words that come before “car”. The clue set for Saturday, September 5, 2026 was Race, Cable, Muscle, Rental, and Plug-in hybrid, and all five clues point back to that same category.
Solving path for Pinpoint #858
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.
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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