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Puzzle #893EasySaturday, October 10, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #893 answer and clues

The verified answer is Words that come before "ten". The clues were Hang, Perfect, Top, Count to, Nine times out of, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

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Words that come before "ten"

Pinpoint #893 for Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Pinpoint #893 clues

Hang
Perfect
Top
Count to
Nine times out of

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

Answer

Category answer

Words that come before "ten"

Add ten after each clue to complete a familiar phrase, from a surfing move to an expression meaning almost always.

Puzzle #893 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Saturday, October 10, 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.

DateSaturday, October 10, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternPhrase Pattern
Clues5 total

Why "Words that come before "ten"" is the right answer

Add ten after each clue to complete a familiar phrase, from a surfing move to an expression meaning almost always. 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.

HangHang ten is a surfing move with all ten toes over the front of the board.
PerfectA perfect ten is a maximum score on a ten-point scale.
TopA top ten lists the ten highest-ranked entries.
Count toCount to ten means counting from one through ten, often as a way to calm down.
Nine times out ofNine times out of ten means almost always.

What connects Hang, Perfect, Top, Count to, and Nine times out of in LinkedIn Pinpoint #893?

The connection is Words that come before "ten". The clue set for Saturday, October 10, 2026 was Hang, Perfect, Top, Count to, and Nine times out of, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #893
Clue searchHang Perfect Pinpoint answer
Answer typeWords that come before "ten"

Solving path for Pinpoint #893

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 Hang
Middle checkPerfect + Top
Final confirmationNine times out of

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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