2026-07-17
Panda Daily Categories #13 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 2026-07-17 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
HOME, SEARCH, PROFILE, SETTINGS, BASIL, THYME, MINT, SAGE, DEPOSIT, BALANCE, CREDIT, TRANSFER, MILD, TENDER, SOFT, LIGHT
Category
App Navigation
HOME, SEARCH, PROFILE, SETTINGS
These labels often appear in apps.
The clue for this group was "Bottom nav labels", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Herbs
BASIL, THYME, MINT, SAGE
All four are herbs.
The clue for this group was "Flavor leaves", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Banking Words
DEPOSIT, BALANCE, CREDIT, TRANSFER
These are common banking terms.
The clue for this group was "Money account terms", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Gentle
MILD, TENDER, SOFT, LIGHT
These words can all describe something gentle.
The clue for this group was "Not harsh", 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.