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Puzzle #866MediumSunday, September 13, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #866 answer and clues

The verified answer is Different definitions of “plant”. The clues were Factory, Inside agent, Introduce subtly, as an idea, Tree or shrub, Put seeds in the ground, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Different definitions of “plant”

Pinpoint #866 for Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Pinpoint #866 clues

Factory
Inside agent
Introduce subtly, as an idea
Tree or shrub
Put seeds in the ground

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

Answer

Category answer

Different definitions of “plant”

Plant has noun and verb meanings that cover every clue.

Puzzle #866 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Sunday, September 13, 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 13, 2026
DifficultyMedium
PatternWordplay
Clues5 total

Why "Different definitions of “plant”" is the right answer

Plant has noun and verb meanings that cover every clue. 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.

FactoryAn industrial plant is a factory.
Inside agentA plant can be an agent secretly placed within a group.
Introduce subtly, as an ideaTo plant an idea is to introduce it into someone’s thinking.
Tree or shrubTrees and shrubs are plants.
Put seeds in the groundTo plant seeds is to place them in soil for growth.

What connects Factory, Inside agent, Introduce subtly, as an idea, Tree or shrub, and Put seeds in the ground in LinkedIn Pinpoint #866?

The connection is Different definitions of “plant”. The clue set for Sunday, September 13, 2026 was Factory, Inside agent, Introduce subtly, as an idea, Tree or shrub, and Put seeds in the ground, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #866
Clue searchFactory Inside agent Pinpoint answer
Answer typeDifferent definitions of “plant”

Solving path for Pinpoint #866

This puzzle is best read as a Wordplay. Compare the clue roles one by one, then choose the most specific category that explains all five clues together.

First clueStart from Factory
Middle checkInside agent + Introduce subtly, as an idea
Final confirmationPut seeds in the ground

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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