LinkedIn Pinpoint #899 answer — October 16, 2026
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1Look at the patternShow hint
Each clue becomes a common phrase when you put the word rip in front of it. Try pairing rip with each one and see which combinations sound familiar.
2Think about the ocean and gearShow hint
A couple of these describe something in the sea or something on a parachute. Picture a strong current pulling swimmers out, or the line that opens a parachute.
3Try an informal phraseShow hint
One clue is a slangy way of describing something that went extremely well. Say rip and then picture a lively, excited description of a party or a show.
4Today's Pinpoint categoryShow answer
The category is: Words that come after “rip”
The clue words were: Off, Cord, Tide, To pieces, -Roaring success.
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How to play Pinpoint
Pinpoint shows you up to five words, one at a time, that all belong to the same category. Guess the category in as few words as possible — the fewer clues you need, the better your score.