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Puzzle #898EasyThursday, October 15, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #898 answer and clues

The verified answer is Types of fish. The clues were Drum, Bass, Sole, Perch, Flounder, and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Types of fish

Pinpoint #898 for Thursday, October 15, 2026

Verified archive answer

Pinpoint #898 clues

Drum
Bass
Sole
Perch
Flounder

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

Answer

Category answer

Types of fish

Despite their other meanings, all five clues are names of fish.

Puzzle #898 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Thursday, October 15, 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.

DateThursday, October 15, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternNamed Set
Clues5 total

Why "Types of fish" is the right answer

Despite their other meanings, all five clues are names of fish. 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.

DrumDrum are fish named for the sounds some species produce.
BassBass is the common name for several kinds of fish.
SoleSole is a type of flatfish.
PerchPerch are freshwater fish; the name is also used for some related common fish names.
FlounderFlounder are flatfish that live near the seabed.

What connects Drum, Bass, Sole, Perch, and Flounder in LinkedIn Pinpoint #898?

The connection is Types of fish. The clue set for Thursday, October 15, 2026 was Drum, Bass, Sole, Perch, and Flounder, and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #898
Clue searchDrum Bass Pinpoint answer
Answer typeTypes of fish

Solving path for Pinpoint #898

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 Drum
Middle checkBass + Sole
Final confirmationFlounder

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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