LinkedIn Pinpoint #877 answer — September 24, 2026
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1Hot vapor risingShow hint
Think about what all these items have in common - they all release or produce hot water vapor as part of how they work.
2Kitchen and household cluesShow hint
Most of these are found in homes, and they all make a distinct hissing or whistling sound when they're actively doing their job.
3The common ingredientShow hint
They all rely on boiling water or intense heat to function - that's the link that ties together appliances, fixtures, and old locomotives alike.
4Today's Pinpoint categoryShow answer
The category is: Things associated with steam
The clue words were: Iron, Iron horse (old-style train), Sauna, Pressure cooker, Tea kettle (when whistling).
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