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LinkedIn Pinpoint #901 answer — October 18, 2026

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  1. 1Look for shared meaningShow hint

    Each of these words has a second meaning that connects them to one common idea. Think about what that idea could be.

  2. 2Think about the sense of the wordShow hint

    Some of these words describe a job or task, while others describe a phone action or a wooden or metal upright. Consider how each one fits a single theme.

  3. 3Mail and timingShow hint

    One group relates to letters and parcels, another to school tasks, and a third to what comes later in time. Consider which everyday idea could link all of these meanings.

  4. 4Today's Pinpoint categoryShow answer

    The category is: Different definitions of “post”

    The clue words were: Mail, Assignment, Hang up, Fence pole, After/subsequent (as a prefix).

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