Verified archive answer
Pinpoint #879 clues
All 5 clues belong to one common category. Guess the category using as few clues as possible.
Category answer
Different definitions of “point”
Point has a different familiar meaning for each of the five clues.
Puzzle #879 summary
This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Saturday, September 26, 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 "Different definitions of “point”" is the right answer
Point has a different familiar meaning for each of the five clues. 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 Tip, Dot, Exact location, Main idea, and Scoring unit in a game in LinkedIn Pinpoint #879?
The connection is Different definitions of “point”. The clue set for Saturday, September 26, 2026 was Tip, Dot, Exact location, Main idea, and Scoring unit in a game, and all five clues point back to that same category.
Solving path for Pinpoint #879
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.
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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