2026-07-27
Panda Daily Categories #23 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 2026-07-27 has a medium difficulty rating.
Words in this puzzle
KETCHUP, MUSTARD, MAYO, RELISH, ENGINE, MIRROR, BUMPER, WHEEL, CSV, JSON, XML, YAML, FALSE, PHONY, BOGUS, SHAM
Category
Condiments
KETCHUP, MUSTARD, MAYO, RELISH
All four are condiments.
Category
Car Parts
ENGINE, MIRROR, BUMPER, WHEEL
These are parts of a car.
Category
Data File Types
CSV, JSON, XML, YAML
These are common data file formats.
Category
Words Meaning Fake
FALSE, PHONY, BOGUS, SHAM
These words can describe something fake.
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.