2026-07-31
Panda Daily Categories #27 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 2026-07-31 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
MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT, BUTTER, RAKE, HOSE, SHOVEL, TROWEL, LEGEND, SCALE, ROUTE, BORDER, APPLAUD, COMMEND, HONOR, CELEBRATE
Category
Dairy Products
MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT, BUTTER
These are dairy products.
The clue for this group was "Fridge staples", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Garden Tools
RAKE, HOSE, SHOVEL, TROWEL
These tools are used for gardening.
The clue for this group was "Yard work", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Map Features
LEGEND, SCALE, ROUTE, BORDER
These are common map features.
The clue for this group was "Navigation paper", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Praise
APPLAUD, COMMEND, HONOR, CELEBRATE
These words can mean to praise or recognize.
The clue for this group was "Speak highly", 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.