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Puzzle #868EasyTuesday, September 15, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #868 answer and clues

The verified answer is Words that come before "coffee". The clues were Robusta, Arabica, Cold brew, Instant, Decaf, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Words that come before "coffee"

Pinpoint #868 for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Pinpoint #868 clues

Robusta
Arabica
Cold brew
Instant
Decaf

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

Answer

Category answer

Words that come before "coffee"

Each clue forms a familiar coffee term: Robusta coffee, Arabica coffee, cold brew coffee, instant coffee, and decaf coffee.

Puzzle #868 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Tuesday, September 15, 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.

DateTuesday, September 15, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternPhrase Pattern
Clues5 total

Why "Words that come before "coffee"" is the right answer

Each clue forms a familiar coffee term: Robusta coffee, Arabica coffee, cold brew coffee, instant coffee, and decaf coffee. 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.

RobustaRobusta coffee is a major coffee-bean variety known for its strong flavor and higher caffeine content.
ArabicaArabica coffee is the most widely cultivated coffee-bean variety.
Cold brewCold brew coffee is made by steeping grounds in cold water for an extended time.
InstantInstant coffee dissolves in water to make coffee quickly.
DecafDecaf coffee has most of its caffeine removed.

What connects Robusta, Arabica, Cold brew, Instant, and Decaf in LinkedIn Pinpoint #868?

The connection is Words that come before "coffee". The clue set for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 was Robusta, Arabica, Cold brew, Instant, and Decaf, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #868
Clue searchRobusta Arabica Pinpoint answer
Answer typeWords that come before "coffee"

Solving path for Pinpoint #868

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 Robusta
Middle checkArabica + Cold brew
Final confirmationDecaf

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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