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Today’s LinkedIn Pinpoint answer and hints for August 23, 2026, puzzle #845, with all five clues, solving tips, and recent categories.

August 23, 2026Puzzle #845Updated daily

Today’s LinkedIn Pinpoint answer for August 23, 2026, puzzle #845, is hidden below. Reveal the five clues one at a time, then uncover the common category when you are ready.

Pinpoint gives you up to five words or phrases connected by one category. Solving from an early clue earns the cleanest result, but every additional reveal is designed to narrow the connection.

Five clues, one connection

Reveal today’s Pinpoint answer

Open the clues in order for August 23, 2026, puzzle #845.

Clue 1Tank

1 of 5 clues revealedTry to name the category before opening the next card.

Today’s Pinpoint categoryAnswer hidden

Find the precise link

Pinpoint tips and tricks

Good Pinpoint solving balances imagination with precision. Let every new clue narrow the category instead of forcing it into your first idea.

01

Keep the first clue flexible

A single word can belong to dozens of categories. List several meanings before committing to one connection.

02

Compare parts of speech

Notice whether the clues are objects, actions, names, or modifiers. Matching grammar often points toward the intended category.

03

Look for shared companions

The connection may be a word that appears before or after every clue rather than a direct subject category.

04

Use the odd clue

When four clues suggest something broad, the least obvious clue usually reveals the more precise category.

05

Avoid answers that fit only loosely

The official category should explain every clue cleanly. If one clue needs a long argument, keep searching.

06

Reveal deliberately

Pause after each new clue and update your theory. The game rewards solving before all five cards are open.

In case you missed it

Yesterday’s Pinpoint answer

August 22, 2026 · Puzzle #844

Crushing ice · Removing nails · Tenderizing meat · Shaping metal (over an anvil) · Chiseling stone (hit with this)Different Ways To Use A Hammer (Besides The Most Common One)

Recent connections

Recent Pinpoint answers

Open a date to review all five clues and the category that connects them.

August 22, 2026Puzzle #844
1. Crushing ice2. Removing nails3. Tenderizing meat4. Shaping metal (over an anvil)5. Chiseling stone (hit with this)
CategoryDifferent Ways To Use A Hammer (Besides The Most Common One)
August 21, 2026Puzzle #843
1. A video2. A glance3. The messenger4. Fish in a barrel5. Oneself in the foot
CategoryThings You Might “Shoot”
August 20, 2026Puzzle #842
1. Nori2. Jerky3. Instant coffee4. Prunes5. Raisins
CategoryFood Items That Are Dehydrated
August 19, 2026Puzzle #841
1. William and Caroline Herschel2. Tycho Brahe3. Carl Sagan4. Nicolaus Copernicus5. Galileo Galilei
CategoryFamous Astronomers
August 18, 2026Puzzle #840
1. The Muppets2. Star Wars3. Marvel4. Pixar5. Mickey Mouse
CategoryProperties Of The Walt Disney Company

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Pinpoint answers FAQ

Quick answers about daily clues, scores, updates, and the hidden category.

What is today’s LinkedIn Pinpoint answer?

Today’s category is hidden in the answer section and can be revealed after you review as many of the five clues as you want.

How many clues are in Pinpoint?

Every daily Pinpoint puzzle contains five clues connected by one common category.

What is a good Pinpoint score?

Solving after the first clue is the strongest possible result. Each additional clue makes the category easier to identify.

When does LinkedIn Pinpoint update?

LinkedIn publishes one new Pinpoint puzzle each day. Answer Today checks for the latest puzzle every morning.

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