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Puzzle #864EasyFriday, September 11, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #864 answer and clues

The verified answer is Nicknames for different muscles. The clues were Traps, Quads, Lats, Pecs, Abs (short for abdominals), and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

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Nicknames for different muscles

Pinpoint #864 for Friday, September 11, 2026

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Pinpoint #864 clues

Traps
Quads
Lats
Pecs
Abs (short for abdominals)

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

Answer

Category answer

Nicknames for different muscles

Each clue is a familiar shortened name for a muscle or muscle group: trapezius, quadriceps, latissimus dorsi, pectorals, and abdominals.

Puzzle #864 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Friday, September 11, 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.

DateFriday, September 11, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternNamed Set
Clues5 total

Why "Nicknames for different muscles" is the right answer

Each clue is a familiar shortened name for a muscle or muscle group: trapezius, quadriceps, latissimus dorsi, pectorals, and abdominals. 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.

TrapsTraps is the common gym nickname for the trapezius muscles across the upper back and neck.
QuadsQuads is short for the quadriceps, the four-muscle group at the front of the thigh.
LatsLats is short for the latissimus dorsi muscles, the broad muscles along the sides of the back.
PecsPecs is short for the pectoral muscles of the chest.
Abs (short for abdominals)Abs is short for the abdominal muscles in the front of the torso.

What connects Traps, Quads, Lats, Pecs, and Abs (short for abdominals) in LinkedIn Pinpoint #864?

The connection is Nicknames for different muscles. The clue set for Friday, September 11, 2026 was Traps, Quads, Lats, Pecs, and Abs (short for abdominals), and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #864
Clue searchTraps Quads Pinpoint answer
Answer typeNicknames for different muscles

Solving path for Pinpoint #864

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 Traps
Middle checkQuads + Lats
Final confirmationAbs (short for abdominals)

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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