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Puzzle #887EasySunday, October 4, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #887 answer and clues

The verified answer is Actors who have played James Bond. The clues were George Lazenby, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Daniel Craig, Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No"), and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Actors who have played James Bond

Pinpoint #887 for Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Pinpoint #887 clues

George Lazenby
Pierce Brosnan
Roger Moore
Daniel Craig
Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No")

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

Answer

Category answer

Actors who have played James Bond

These five actors all portrayed the fictional spy James Bond in the film series.

Puzzle #887 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Sunday, October 4, 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, October 4, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternNamed Set
Clues5 total

Why "Actors who have played James Bond" is the right answer

These five actors all portrayed the fictional spy James Bond in the film series. 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.

George LazenbyGeorge Lazenby portrayed James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Pierce BrosnanPierce Brosnan played James Bond in four films, including GoldenEye.
Roger MooreRoger Moore took on the role of James Bond in the film series.
Daniel CraigDaniel Craig portrayed James Bond across five films.
Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No")Sean Connery began playing James Bond in Dr. No.

What connects George Lazenby, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Daniel Craig, and Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No") in LinkedIn Pinpoint #887?

The connection is Actors who have played James Bond. The clue set for Sunday, October 4, 2026 was George Lazenby, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Daniel Craig, and Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No"), and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #887
Clue searchGeorge Lazenby Pierce Brosnan Pinpoint answer
Answer typeActors who have played James Bond

Solving path for Pinpoint #887

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.

First clueStart from George Lazenby
Middle checkPierce Brosnan + Roger Moore
Final confirmationSean Connery (first in "Dr. No")

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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