Pinpoint #873 answer — September 20, 2026

Today's Pinpoint category is Things with holds; the first clue is Cargo ships.

The five clues, in order

1. 1
   Cargo ships
2. 2
   Wrestling matches
3. 3
   Climbing walls
4. 4
   Bank accounts (after big deposits)
5. 5
   Phone calls (“please wait!”)

How today's puzzle plays

All five clues, in the order they are revealed: Cargo ships, Wrestling matches, Climbing walls, Bank accounts (after big deposits), Phone calls (“please wait!”).

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

Ask what all the clues could be members of, not what the first one reminds you of.