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Puzzle #873MediumSunday, September 20, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #873 answer and clues

The verified answer is Things with holds. The clues were Cargo ships, Wrestling matches, Climbing walls, Bank accounts (after big deposits), Phone calls (“please wait!”), and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Things with holds

Pinpoint #873 for Sunday, September 20, 2026

Verified archive answer

Pinpoint #873 clues

Cargo ships
Wrestling matches
Climbing walls
Bank accounts (after big deposits)
Phone calls (“please wait!”)

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

Answer

Category answer

Things with holds

Hold changes meaning across storage, sport, climbing, banking, and telephone calls.

Puzzle #873 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Sunday, September 20, 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 20, 2026
DifficultyMedium
PatternWordplay
Clues5 total

Why "Things with holds" is the right answer

Hold changes meaning across storage, sport, climbing, banking, and telephone calls. 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.

Cargo shipsCargo ships carry goods in holds.
Wrestling matchesWrestling matches involve grips called holds.
Climbing wallsClimbing walls provide holds for hands and feet.
Bank accounts (after big deposits)A deposit can be subject to a temporary hold before funds become available.
Phone calls (“please wait!”)A phone call can be placed on hold.

What connects Cargo ships, Wrestling matches, Climbing walls, Bank accounts (after big deposits), and Phone calls (“please wait!”) in LinkedIn Pinpoint #873?

The connection is Things with holds. The clue set for Sunday, September 20, 2026 was Cargo ships, Wrestling matches, Climbing walls, Bank accounts (after big deposits), and Phone calls (“please wait!”), and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #873
Clue searchCargo ships Wrestling matches Pinpoint answer
Answer typeThings with holds

Solving path for Pinpoint #873

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 Cargo ships
Middle checkWrestling matches + Climbing walls
Final confirmationPhone calls (“please wait!”)

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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