LinkedIn Pinpoint #887 Hints & Answer: George Lazenby & Pierce Brosnan
LinkedIn Pinpoint #887 for Sunday, October 4, 2026 starts with “George Lazenby” and “Pierce Brosnan”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
Each clue names a different performer associated with one shared role: portraying the British spy James Bond on screen.
5 Clues
- Clue 1George Lazenby
- Clue 2Pierce Brosnan
- Clue 3Roger Moore
- Clue 4Daniel Craig
- Clue 5Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No")
Why this answer fits
All five entries are actors who have officially played James Bond in the Eon film series. A key distinction is that not every “Bond actor” counts here—these are the lead 007 performers, not supporting cast or unofficial adaptations. The parenthetical note confirms the role by pointing to a specific debut film appearance.
Quick wink: “George Lazenby” opened the trail, “Roger Moore” tested the theory, and “Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No")” supplied the final confirmation.
How to find the connection
- Recognize each clue as a well-known film actor rather than a character name or location.
- Notice that all listed actors are strongly linked to the same recurring role across multiple movies.
- Use the parenthetical film reference to lock the shared role as James Bond.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| George Lazenby | George Lazenby is the actor who stepped into the title role of James Bond, making him a direct member of “Actors who have played James Bond.” |
| Pierce Brosnan | Pierce Brosnan is a leading-man performer who portrayed James Bond in multiple films, matching the category of Bond actors. |
| Roger Moore | Roger Moore is the clue pointing to an actor famous for a long run as James Bond, fitting the set of performers who played 007. |
| Daniel Craig | Daniel Craig is the actor who took on James Bond in a later era of the series, so the clue aligns with Bond portrayers. |
| Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No") | Sean Connery (first in "Dr. No") identifies Connery as the first Eon film James Bond, with the film note anchoring the connection precisely. |
Questions about Pinpoint #887
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “George Lazenby” and “Pierce Brosnan”. 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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