2026-07-21
Panda Daily Categories #17 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 2026-07-21 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
CARROT, BROCCOLI, ONION, SPINACH, GATE, TERMINAL, RUNWAY, BAGGAGE, BRUSH, CANVAS, PALETTE, EASEL, SERENE, PEACEFUL, QUIET, STILL
Category
Vegetables
CARROT, BROCCOLI, ONION, SPINACH
All four are vegetables.
The clue for this group was "Market produce", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Airport Words
GATE, TERMINAL, RUNWAY, BAGGAGE
These words are commonly used at airports.
The clue for this group was "Travel day", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Painting Supplies
BRUSH, CANVAS, PALETTE, EASEL
These are tools or surfaces used for painting.
The clue for this group was "Artist setup", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Calm
SERENE, PEACEFUL, QUIET, STILL
These words can describe calmness.
The clue for this group was "No disturbance", 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.