LinkedIn Pinpoint #758 Hints & Answer: Way & Mat
LinkedIn Pinpoint #758 for Thursday, May 28, 2026 starts with “Way” and “Mat”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
Place “door” before Way, Mat, Bell, Jamb, and Knob to make doorway, doormat, doorbell, doorjamb, and doorknob.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Way
- Clue 2Mat
- Clue 3Bell
- Clue 4Jamb
- Clue 5Knob
Why this answer fits
Doorbell and doorknob reveal the shared prefix immediately. Doorway, doormat, and doorjamb confirm that every clue names an entrance-related compound.
Quick wink: The doorbell announced the answer; the doormat had seen it coming.
How to find the connection
- Put door before Bell and Knob, two fixtures directly attached to or beside an entrance.
- Test Doorway and Doormat, extending the prefix to the opening and the floor covering.
- Complete Doorjamb, the vertical side of the frame, proving that door precedes all five clues.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Way | A doorway is the opening through which a person passes into or out of a room or building. |
| Mat | A doormat is placed near an entrance for wiping footwear. |
| Bell | A doorbell signals that someone is waiting at an entrance. |
| Jamb | A doorjamb is one of the vertical portions of a doorframe. |
| Knob | A doorknob is a hand-operated fitting used to open or latch a door. |
Questions about Pinpoint #758
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Way” and “Mat”. The complete five-clue list is above.
Where is the category answer?
Open “Reveal answer & analysis” above to see the category and a separate explanation for each clue.
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