Pinpoint #899 answer — October 16, 2026

Today's Pinpoint category is Words that come after “rip”; the first clue is Off.

The five clues, in order

1. 1
   Off
2. 2
   Cord
3. 3
   Tide
4. 4
   To pieces
5. 5
   -Roaring success

How today's puzzle plays

All five clues, in the order they are revealed: Off, Cord, Tide, To pieces, -Roaring success.

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.