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Puzzle #862EasyWednesday, September 9, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #862 answer and clues

The verified answer is Words that come before “age”. The clues were Iron, Golden, Middle, Voting, Coming of, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

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Words that come before “age”

Pinpoint #862 for Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Pinpoint #862 clues

Iron
Golden
Middle
Voting
Coming of

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

Answer

Category answer

Words that come before “age”

Each clue comes immediately before “age” in a familiar term: Iron Age, golden age, middle age, voting age, and coming of age.

Puzzle #862 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Wednesday, September 9, 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, September 9, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternPhrase Pattern
Clues5 total

Why "Words that come before “age”" is the right answer

Each clue comes immediately before “age” in a familiar term: Iron Age, golden age, middle age, voting age, and coming of age. 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.

IronThe Iron Age is a historical period when iron became the dominant material for tools and weapons.
GoldenA golden age is a period remembered for exceptional prosperity, achievement, or happiness.
MiddleMiddle age is the stage of adulthood between early adulthood and old age.
VotingVoting age is the minimum age at which a person is legally allowed to vote.
Coming ofComing of age is the transition from childhood to adulthood.

What connects Iron, Golden, Middle, Voting, and Coming of in LinkedIn Pinpoint #862?

The connection is Words that come before “age”. The clue set for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 was Iron, Golden, Middle, Voting, and Coming of, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #862
Clue searchIron Golden Pinpoint answer
Answer typeWords that come before “age”

Solving path for Pinpoint #862

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.

First clueStart from Iron
Middle checkGolden + Middle
Final confirmationComing of

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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