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Puzzle #870MediumThursday, September 17, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #870 answer and clues

The verified answer is Words that come after “go” in common sayings. The clues were Nuts, Bananas, Cold turkey, Viral, The extra mile, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

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Words that come after “go” in common sayings

Pinpoint #870 for Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Pinpoint #870 clues

Nuts
Bananas
Cold turkey
Viral
The extra mile

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

Answer

Category answer

Words that come after “go” in common sayings

Go precedes each clue in a familiar saying.

Puzzle #870 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Thursday, September 17, 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.

DateThursday, September 17, 2026
DifficultyMedium
PatternPhrase Pattern
Clues5 total

Why "Words that come after “go” in common sayings" is the right answer

Go precedes each clue in a familiar saying. 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.

NutsTo go nuts is to become very excited or lose composure.
BananasTo go bananas is another expression for becoming wildly excited.
Cold turkeyTo go cold turkey is to stop a habit abruptly.
ViralTo go viral is to spread rapidly through online sharing.
The extra mileTo go the extra mile is to make an additional effort.

What connects Nuts, Bananas, Cold turkey, Viral, and The extra mile in LinkedIn Pinpoint #870?

The connection is Words that come after “go” in common sayings. The clue set for Thursday, September 17, 2026 was Nuts, Bananas, Cold turkey, Viral, and The extra mile, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #870
Clue searchNuts Bananas Pinpoint answer
Answer typeWords that come after “go” in common sayings

Solving path for Pinpoint #870

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 Nuts
Middle checkBananas + Cold turkey
Final confirmationThe extra mile

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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