Verified archive answer
Pinpoint #875 clues
All 5 clues belong to one common category. Guess the category using as few clues as possible.
Category answer
Famous philosophers
The clues identify influential philosophers from several traditions.
Puzzle #875 summary
This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Tuesday, September 22, 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.
Why "Famous philosophers" is the right answer
The clues identify influential philosophers from several traditions. 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.
What connects Bacon, Locke, Confucius, Plato and Socrates, and Descartes: “I think, therefore I am” in LinkedIn Pinpoint #875?
The connection is Famous philosophers. The clue set for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 was Bacon, Locke, Confucius, Plato and Socrates, and Descartes: “I think, therefore I am”, and all five clues point back to that same category.
Solving path for Pinpoint #875
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.
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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