LinkedIn Pinpoint 896 Answer & Analysis
Pinpoint Answer
Editorially verified for the Oct 13, 2026
Words & how they fit
Each clue and why it belongs in the category
- Amethyst
The violet-purple hue of amethyst quartz
Amethyst names the familiar purple associated with the gemstone.
- Mauve
Muted, grayish purple
Mauve is a subdued shade of purple.
- Lilac
Pale violet like lilac blossoms
Lilac is a light purple shade.
- Plum
Deep reddish purple like plum skin
Plum names a dark, red-leaning purple.
- Lavender (looks like 🪻)
Pale purple like lavender flowers
Lavender is a light shade between purple and violet.
| Word | Connection | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | The violet-purple hue of amethyst quartz | Amethyst names the familiar purple associated with the gemstone. |
| Mauve | Muted, grayish purple | Mauve is a subdued shade of purple. |
| Lilac | Pale violet like lilac blossoms | Lilac is a light purple shade. |
| Plum | Deep reddish purple like plum skin | Plum names a dark, red-leaning purple. |
| Lavender (looks like 🪻) | Pale purple like lavender flowers | Lavender is a light shade between purple and violet. |
How to Solve it
A step-by-step walkthrough of this puzzle
- 1
Gemstone and Dye 💎
Amethyst can mean a gemstone, while mauve is associated with a dye. That makes the opening pair look like colored materials rather than entries in one palette.
- 2
Lilac Changes Course 🪻
Lilac, plum, and lavender point to a flower, a fruit, and another flower, so a shared source-material reading cannot cover the list. Their color names all fall in the purple-to-violet range.
- 3
Plum Meets Lavender 🍇
Amethyst and mauve fit that same range, from vivid violet to muted purple. All five clues name shades of purple or violet.
Names for shades of purple or violet.
Recent Pinpoint Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
What connects Amethyst, Mauve, Lilac, Plum and Lavender (looks like 🪻)? That's Pinpoint #896, the LinkedIn puzzle from Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Tap any clue above to open a nudge for that word, read the final hint if you want one more push, then reveal the category. Below the answer there's a full walkthrough: the wrong turn these clues invite, the clue that breaks it open, and what each word actually pairs with.
What connects Amethyst, Mauve, Lilac, Plum and Lavender (looks like 🪻)?
The answer to Pinpoint #896 is Shades of purple or violet. Every clue in the set — Amethyst, Mauve, Lilac, Plum and Lavender (looks like 🪻) — belongs to “Shades of purple or violet”, which is the thread you're looking for.
If you got there in one or two clues, the giveaway was almost certainly Amethyst paired with Mauve — that combination rules out most of the categories a single word could belong to. The clue-by-clue breakdown above the fold shows exactly where each word lands.
How Pinpoint works
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Goal | Guess the category that connects all five clue words (for example, “Apple, Dell, Acer, HP” → computer brands). |
| Clues reveal one at a time | You start with one word and get another after each wrong guess, up to five — the fewer you need, the better your score. |
| Guesses | Type the category; the game tells you if you're right. You have a limited number of tries. |
| Reset | A new Pinpoint puzzle drops every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern). |
Solving a clue set like this one
- Put the first two clues side by side before guessing anything. Amethyst on its own fits a dozen categories; Amethyst plus Mauve usually fits one or two.
- If your first theory dies on clue three, don't patch it — throw it out. A theory that needs an exception for one clue is the wrong theory.
- Check for a shared word before you check for a shared topic. Pinpoint loves sets where every clue sits in front of (or behind) the same hidden word.
- Say each clue out loud. Homophones and phrases hide in plain sight when you only read them.
How Pinpoint scoring works
You see one clue to start and earn another after every wrong guess, up to five. Solving on clue one is the best possible result and solving on clue five still counts as a win, so there's no reason to rush a guess you're not confident in — a wrong answer costs you a clue you can't get back.
Other Pinpoint clue sets
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Frequently asked questions
What connects Amethyst, Mauve, Lilac, Plum and Lavender (looks like 🪻)?
They're all “Shades of purple or violet” — the answer to Pinpoint #896 from Tuesday, October 13th, 2026.
What was the Pinpoint #896 answer?
Shades of purple or violet. The walkthrough under the answer explains why each of the five clues fits.
Why is Amethyst a clue for Shades of purple or violet?
The clue-by-clue table above gives the exact pairing for Amethyst, along with the other four clues in the set.
How do I see today's Pinpoint answer instead?
Open the main LinkedIn Pinpoint answers page — it always shows the current day's clues, hints, and answer, plus a countdown to the next puzzle.