LinkedIn Pinpoint #879 Hints & Answer: Tip & Dot
LinkedIn Pinpoint #879 for Saturday, September 26, 2026 starts with “Tip” and “Dot”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
This Pinpoint theme collects several everyday meanings of “point,” spanning objects, places, concepts, and game scoring terminology.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Tip
- Clue 2Dot
- Clue 3Exact location
- Clue 4Main idea
- Clue 5Scoring unit in a game
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Tip | Clue “Tip” connects because a point can mean the sharp end of something, such as the point of a needle or knife. |
| Dot | Clue “Dot” fits since a point may refer to a tiny mark or speck on a page, like a plotted point on a graph. |
| Exact location | Clue “Exact location” matches because point can mean a specific position in space or on a map, such as a meeting point. |
| Main idea | Clue “Main idea” relates because point is also used for the central argument or purpose of a statement, like “the point of the story.” |
| Scoring unit in a game | Clue “Scoring unit in a game” applies because point commonly denotes a unit of score, such as earning points in tennis or basketball. |
Questions about Pinpoint #879
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Tip” and “Dot”. 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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