Pinpoint #859 answer — September 6, 2026

Today's Pinpoint category is Things that are composted; the first clue is Cardboard.

The five clues, in order

1. 1
   Cardboard
2. 2
   Leaves
3. 3
   Banana peels
4. 4
   Eggshells and egg cartons
5. 5
   Grass clippings and twigs

How today's puzzle plays

All five clues, in the order they are revealed: Cardboard, Leaves, Banana peels, Eggshells and egg cartons, Grass clippings and twigs.

Pinpoint scores by how few clues you reveal, so a confident guess early is worth more than a safe guess late.

Guess the category, not one of its members — the answer is the group the clues belong to.