LinkedIn Pinpoint puzzle #900 for October 17, 2026: spoiler-free hints first, then the complete solution when you want it.
This is an earlier Pinpoint puzzle. Latest Pinpoint Answer: #926 (Nov 12)
The clues
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Defibrillator
Reveal Clue #2Clue #2
Steamboat
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Canoe
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Atari 2600 (to play some Pong?)
Reveal Clue #5Clue #5
Table tennis (to hit the ball!)
Give me a hint
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Reveal Hint #1Hint #1
The connection is a tool rather than a location or material. Think about what can be used with both boats and games.
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Pinpoint #900 Answer
CategoryThings with paddles
Clues: Defibrillator, Steamboat, Canoe, Atari 2600 (to play some Pong?), Table tennis (to hit the ball!). Category: Things with paddles.
How to Solve Pinpoint #900
- Defibrillator: traditional manual models can use electrode paddles.
- Steamboat: a paddle steamer moves with a rotating paddle wheel.
- Canoe: a paddler uses a handheld paddle to move and steer it.
- Atari 2600: paddle controllers are used for compatible games.
- Table tennis: players strike the ball with a paddle. The shared category is Things with paddles.
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