2026-07-30
Panda Daily Categories #26 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 2026-07-30 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
CHIPS, POPCORN, PRETZEL, CRACKER, WEEK, MONTH, YEAR, DATE, LOOP, ARRAY, OBJECT, FUNCTION, MASK, COVER, SCREEN, SHIELD
Category
Snack Foods
CHIPS, POPCORN, PRETZEL, CRACKER
These are common snack foods.
The clue for this group was "Small bites", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Calendar Words
WEEK, MONTH, YEAR, DATE
These words are used on calendars.
The clue for this group was "Time planning", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Programming Concepts
LOOP, ARRAY, OBJECT, FUNCTION
These are common programming concepts.
The clue for this group was "Code structure", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Hide
MASK, COVER, SCREEN, SHIELD
These words can mean to hide or protect something from view.
The clue for this group was "Keep from view", 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.