# 878▣ Friday, September 25, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #878 Hints & Answer: Media & Bag

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Pinpoint #878 opens with Media, Bag, and Blessing. Compare all five clues below, then reveal the category and its connections.

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Reveal answer & analysis

The category is:Words that come after “mixed”

Each clue points to a familiar phrase formed by placing one of its words directly after “mixed” in common English usage.

5 Clues

Clue 1Media
Clue 2Bag
Clue 3Blessing
Clue 4Metaphor
Clue 5Messages (contradictory ideas)

Clue-by-clue explanation

Clue evidence for Pinpoint #878
Clue	Connection evidence
Media	Clue “Media” connects because “mixed media” is a standard art term for work combining different materials and formats.
Bag	Clue “Bag” fits since “mixed bag” is a common expression for a varied set with both positives and negatives.
Blessing	Clue “Blessing” matches because “mixed blessing” describes something beneficial overall but accompanied by drawbacks or complications.
Metaphor	Clue “Metaphor” points to “mixed metaphor,” the set phrase for combining incompatible figures of speech in a single description.
Messages (contradictory ideas)	Clue “Messages (contradictory ideas)” leads to “mixed messages,” meaning communications that conflict and create uncertainty about intent.