# 779▣ Thursday, June 18, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #779 Hints & Answer: Angel Falls (in Venezuela) & Hyperion (redwood tree in US)

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Pinpoint #779 opens with Angel Falls (in Venezuela), Hyperion (redwood tree in US), and Giraffe (among all land animals). Compare all five clues below, then reveal the category and its connections.

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Reveal answer & analysis

The category is:Things that are the tallest of their kind

Angel Falls, Hyperion, the giraffe, Mauna Kea measured from base to summit, and Burj Khalifa are celebrated for exceptional height within different categories.

5 Clues

Clue 1Angel Falls (in Venezuela)
Clue 2Hyperion (redwood tree in US)
Clue 3Giraffe (among all land animals)
Clue 4Mauna Kea (base to peak)
Clue 5Burj Khalifa (Dubai skyscraper)

Why this answer fits

Giraffe and Burj Khalifa reveal that the comparison crosses animals and structures. The measurement qualifier on Mauna Kea shows why each clue must be judged within its own kind.

Solving path for Pinpoint #779

Initial reading: Compare Angel Falls and Burj Khalifa, record-setting examples from nature and architecture.
Testing the connection: Add Hyperion and the giraffe to see that each clue represents an exceptionally tall member of a different category.
Final check: Read Mauna Kea’s base-to-peak qualifier carefully; it confirms the puzzle is about category-specific height records.

Clue-by-clue explanation

Clue evidence for Pinpoint #779
Clue	Connection evidence
Angel Falls (in Venezuela)	Angel Falls in Venezuela is widely recognized as the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall.
Hyperion (redwood tree in US)	Hyperion is a coast redwood in California measured as one of the world’s tallest known living trees.
Giraffe (among all land animals)	The giraffe is the tallest living terrestrial animal.
Mauna Kea (base to peak)	Mauna Kea is taller than Everest when measured from its submarine base to its summit.
Burj Khalifa (Dubai skyscraper)	Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest completed building.

Questions about Pinpoint #779

What do Angel Falls (in Venezuela), Hyperion (redwood tree in US), and Giraffe (among all land animals) have in common? (answer spoiler)

The shared category is Things that are the tallest of their kind.

Giraffe and Burj Khalifa reveal that the comparison crosses animals and structures. The measurement qualifier on Mauna Kea shows why each clue must be judged within its own kind.

Read how each of the five clues fits this category.

What does “Angel Falls (in Venezuela)” mean in this puzzle? (answer spoiler)

Angel Falls in Venezuela is widely recognized as the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall.

What does “Hyperion (redwood tree in US)” mean in this puzzle? (answer spoiler)

Hyperion is a coast redwood in California measured as one of the world’s tallest known living trees.

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Sources — may contain answer spoilers

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Guinness World Records — Tallest waterfallLists Angel Falls and distinguishes its single drop from total height, including measurement uncertainty. Checked September 9, 2026.
Guinness World Records — HyperionIdentifies Hyperion as the tallest living tree as well as documenting its crown. Checked September 9, 2026.
NOAA — Highest point on EarthDistinguishes height above sea level from base-to-peak height and explains Mauna Kea's measurement.
The Skyscraper Center — Burj KhalifaBuilding-height reference identifying Burj Khalifa's world ranking and the architectural-height convention. Checked September 9, 2026; rankings may change.