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LinkedIn Pinpoint #490 answer — Monday, July 20, 2026
Pinpoint · Guess the category five clues have in common · puzzle #490
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Pinpoint #490 gives you five clues, one at a time; the fewer you need, the better your score. The first two clues, "Puma" and "New Balance", already narrow it a lot if you ask what they have in common beyond the obvious.
Hints
Hint 1 — where to start
Ask what "Puma", "New Balance" and "Asics" could all be examples of.
Hint 2 — a solid foothold
The category is 3 words long and starts with "A".
Hint 3 — nearly there
The last clue, "Nike", makes it explicit: think brands.
Solution
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- Puma
- New Balance
- Asics
- Adidas
- Nike
Solution as text
Category: Athletic shoe brands!
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