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Puzzle #896EasyTuesday, October 13, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #896 answer and clues

The verified answer is Shades of purple or violet. The clues were Amethyst, Mauve, Lilac, Plum, Lavender (looks like 🪻), and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Shades of purple or violet

Pinpoint #896 for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Verified archive answer

Pinpoint #896 clues

Amethyst
Mauve
Lilac
Plum
Lavender (looks like 🪻)

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

Answer

Category answer

Shades of purple or violet

Each clue is a color name within the purple or violet family.

Puzzle #896 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Tuesday, October 13, 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.

DateTuesday, October 13, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternNamed Set
Clues5 total

Why "Shades of purple or violet" is the right answer

Each clue is a color name within the purple or violet family. 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.

AmethystAmethyst is a purple shade named after the gemstone.
MauveMauve is a pale purple color.
LilacLilac is a light purple shade named after the flower.
PlumPlum is a deep purple color named after the fruit.
Lavender (looks like 🪻)Lavender is a pale violet shade named after the flowering plant.

What connects Amethyst, Mauve, Lilac, Plum, and Lavender (looks like 🪻) in LinkedIn Pinpoint #896?

The connection is Shades of purple or violet. The clue set for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 was Amethyst, Mauve, Lilac, Plum, and Lavender (looks like 🪻), and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #896
Clue searchAmethyst Mauve Pinpoint answer
Answer typeShades of purple or violet

Solving path for Pinpoint #896

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 Amethyst
Middle checkMauve + Lilac
Final confirmationLavender (looks like 🪻)

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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