LinkedIn Pinpoint #892 answer — October 9, 2026
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1Ocean mammalsShow hint
You're thinking of large creatures that live in the sea and breathe air at the surface.
2Baleen filter feedersShow hint
Most of these are known for straining tiny food from water through special mouth structures, though one in your list is different.
3Cetacean varietiesShow hint
These are distinct species within the order of marine mammals that includes porpoises and dolphins.
4Today's Pinpoint categoryShow answer
The category is: Types of whales
The clue words were: Blue, Right, Bowhead, Humpback, Orca (aka “Killer”).
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