LinkedIn Pinpoint #763 Hints & Answer: Crows & Ebony
LinkedIn Pinpoint #763 for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 starts with “Crows” and “Ebony”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
Crows, ebony, ripe olives, charcoal, and asphalt commonly appear black or nearly black because of feathers, pigments, carbonization, or material composition.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Crows
- Clue 2Ebony
- Clue 3Ripe olives
- Clue 4Charcoal
- Clue 5Asphalt
Why this answer fits
Ebony and charcoal make color the strongest link. Crows and olives add natural examples, while asphalt supplies a manufactured surface.
Quick wink: Charcoal offered to draw the answer; asphalt insisted on paving the final draft.
How to find the connection
- Group Ebony and Charcoal as familiar materials strongly associated with black.
- Check Crows and ripe olives as living or agricultural examples of the same visual category.
- Add Asphalt, whose dark bituminous binder confirms the shared color.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Crows | Many crow species have glossy black plumage. |
| Ebony | Ebony heartwood is famous for its very dark brown to black appearance. |
| Ripe olives | Many olive varieties turn deep purple-black when fully ripe. |
| Charcoal | Charcoal is predominantly black after organic material is heated with limited oxygen. |
| Asphalt | Asphalt pavement appears dark gray to black because of its bitumen binder. |
Questions about Pinpoint #763
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Crows” and “Ebony”. 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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