2026-07-09
Panda Daily Categories #5 answer
Full solution for today's word category puzzle. Try the puzzle first if you want to avoid spoilers, then use the explanations below to understand why each group fits.
Puzzle summary
This daily word category puzzle gives you 16 words and asks you to sort them into four hidden groups. The solution for 2026-07-09 has a medium difficulty rating.
If you are reviewing after a missed guess, compare each category name with the four words below. The strongest answers use one precise relationship, not a loose topic that could include many other words.
Words in this puzzle
BEAGLE, POODLE, BOXER, COLLIE, ADD, DIVIDE, MULTIPLY, SUBTRACT, DIRECTOR, EDITOR, ACTOR, WRITER, OAK, MAPLE, PINE, CEDAR
Category
Dog Breeds
BEAGLE, POODLE, BOXER, COLLIE
All four are dog breeds.
The clue for this group was "Canine types", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Math Operations
ADD, DIVIDE, MULTIPLY, SUBTRACT
These are basic mathematical operations.
The clue for this group was "Calculator work", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Movie Jobs
DIRECTOR, EDITOR, ACTOR, WRITER
These roles appear in film production.
The clue for this group was "Film credits", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Tree Types
OAK, MAPLE, PINE, CEDAR
Each word names a kind of tree.
The clue for this group was "Forest names", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
How to read this answer
A strong category usually has one clean idea connecting all four words. If a word seems to fit two places, look for the group where all four words share the same kind of relationship.
For future puzzles, start with the most obvious category, lock it in, then use the remaining words to find the trickier meanings, synonyms, or shared contexts.