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LinkedIn Pinpoint #891 answer — October 8, 2026

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  1. 1Think of competitionsShow hint

    What happens in sports or negotiations when two sides are completely even and someone needs to win?

  2. 2Situations needing resolutionShow hint

    These words describe things that resolve gridlocks, stop current flow, melt awkwardness, or change unfavorable outcomes.

  3. 3Today's Pinpoint categoryShow answer

    The category is: Words that come before “breaker”

    The clue words were: Code, Circuit, Ice, Deal, Tie (used to avoid a draw).

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