When I first saw the clue "Year," my mind went in a dozen different directions. I initially thought about time, calendars, or maybe even school grades. It was a bit too broad to make a definitive guess, so I took a stab at "Time Periods," but that didn't feel quite right for a Pinpoint puzzle. I knew I needed more context to narrow down the specific category.

Once the second clue "Guide" popped up, things started to get interesting. I immediately linked "Year" and "Guide" to the word "book." A Yearbook and a Guidebook are both very common items. However, I didn't want to jump the gun just yet—I thought maybe the category was "Travel" since guides are often used for trips. But "Year" didn't fit the travel theme perfectly, so I held off on a final answer.

The third clue, "Sketch," was the real "aha!" moment for me. A Sketchbook is a staple for any artist. Now I had three distinct items: Yearbook, Guidebook, and Sketchbook. The pattern was becoming undeniable. The common thread wasn't just a random theme; it was a specific suffix or a compound word relationship. I was almost certain the answer involved books.

By the time "Reference" appeared, the puzzle was essentially solved in my head. A Reference book—like a dictionary or an encyclopedia—is a classic category in any library. It fit the pattern perfectly alongside the previous clues. I was just waiting for the final clue to see if it would throw a curveball or confirm my theory.

The final clue, "Coffee-table," was the cherry on top. Coffee-table books are those oversized, visual books we all keep around to look sophisticated or to entertain guests. With all five clues pointing toward different styles or genres of printed volumes, I confidently entered "Types of books." It’s a satisfying feeling when the clues transition from vague concepts to a concrete, unified category.