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Puzzle #859MediumSunday, September 6, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #859 answer and clues

The verified answer is Things that are composted!. The clues were Cardboard, Leaves, Banana peels, Eggshells and egg cartons, Grass clippings and twigs, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Things that are composted!

Pinpoint #859 for Sunday, September 6, 2026

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Pinpoint #859 clues

Cardboard
Leaves
Banana peels
Eggshells and egg cartons
Grass clippings and twigs

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

Answer

Category answer

Things that are composted!

All five clues are materials commonly added to compost: cardboard, leaves, banana peels, eggshells and paper egg cartons, plus grass clippings and twigs.

Puzzle #859 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Sunday, September 6, 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.

DateSunday, September 6, 2026
DifficultyMedium
PatternShared Characteristic
Clues5 total

Why "Things that are composted!" is the right answer

All five clues are materials commonly added to compost: cardboard, leaves, banana peels, eggshells and paper egg cartons, plus grass clippings and twigs. 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.

CardboardPlain, uncoated cardboard can be broken into small pieces and added to compost as a carbon-rich brown material.
LeavesFallen leaves are commonly composted because they supply carbon and decompose into leaf mold or finished compost.
Banana peelsBanana peels are food scraps that break down in a compost pile and contribute organic matter.
Eggshells and egg cartonsEggshells can add calcium while paper egg cartons provide carbon when both are crushed or torn up for composting.
Grass clippings and twigsGrass clippings provide nitrogen and small twigs add structure and carbon to a balanced compost pile.

What connects Cardboard, Leaves, Banana peels, Eggshells and egg cartons, and Grass clippings and twigs in LinkedIn Pinpoint #859?

The connection is Things that are composted!. The clue set for Sunday, September 6, 2026 was Cardboard, Leaves, Banana peels, Eggshells and egg cartons, and Grass clippings and twigs, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #859
Clue searchCardboard Leaves Pinpoint answer
Answer typeThings that are composted!

Solving path for Pinpoint #859

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 Cardboard
Middle checkLeaves + Banana peels
Final confirmationGrass clippings and twigs

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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