LinkedIn Pinpoint #900 answer — October 17, 2026
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1Look for a common featureShow hint
Each item here has a flat, broad part that is used to push, hit, or move something. Think about what that part is called.
2Think about water and gamesShow hint
A couple of these are played on a tabletop or on a home console, while others move across water by hand. Consider what they share in terms of how they're controlled.
3Sharper nudgeShow hint
One is a small hand-powered boat, and another is a classic video game console. Ask yourself which tool each one needs to be used properly.
4Today's Pinpoint categoryShow answer
The category is: Things with paddles
The clue words were: Defibrillator, Steamboat, Canoe, Atari 2600 (to play some Pong?), Table tennis (to hit the ball!).
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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.