# 877▣ Thursday, September 24, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #877 Hints & Answer: Iron & Iron horse (old-style train)

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Pinpoint #877 opens with Iron, Iron horse (old-style train), and Sauna. Compare all five clues below, then reveal the category and its connections.

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Reveal answer & analysis

The category is:Things associated with steam

Each clue points to a familiar object or setting where steam is produced, used, or strongly suggested in everyday contexts.

5 Clues

Clue 1Iron
Clue 2Iron horse (old-style train)
Clue 3Sauna
Clue 4Pressure cooker
Clue 5Tea kettle (when whistling)

Clue-by-clue explanation

Clue evidence for Pinpoint #877
Clue	Connection evidence
Iron	Iron: Many clothes irons vent steam through small holes to relax fabric fibers and help remove wrinkles during pressing.
Iron horse (old-style train)	Iron horse (old-style train): The nickname evokes steam locomotives, which ran by boiling water to create steam power for motion.
Sauna	Sauna: A sauna often creates bursts of steam when water hits heated stones, raising humidity and intensifying the perceived heat.
Pressure cooker	Pressure cooker: A pressure cooker traps steam to build pressure, which raises boiling temperature and speeds up cooking in a sealed pot.
Tea kettle (when whistling)	Tea kettle (when whistling): A whistling tea kettle signals escaping steam passing through a small opening, producing a distinctive high-pitched sound.