2026-07-22
Panda Daily Categories #18 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 2026-07-22 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
EAGLE, ROBIN, PARROT, SPARROW, HISTORY, SCIENCE, MATH, ART, BOTTLE, JAR, BOX, BASKET, ACCEPT, ALLOW, PERMIT, AGREE
Category
Birds
EAGLE, ROBIN, PARROT, SPARROW
All four are birds.
The clue for this group was "Feathered animals", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
School Subjects
HISTORY, SCIENCE, MATH, ART
These are school subjects.
The clue for this group was "Class schedule", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Containers
BOTTLE, JAR, BOX, BASKET
Each word names something that can contain other items.
The clue for this group was "They hold things", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Approve
ACCEPT, ALLOW, PERMIT, AGREE
These verbs can mean to approve or consent.
The clue for this group was "Say yes", 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.