2026-08-14
Panda Daily Categories #41 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 2026-08-14 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
PAPAYA, GUAVA, LYCHEE, COCONUT, WASH, RINSE, DRY, FOLD, COMPASS, MAP, GPS, RADAR, HARM, BREAK, RUIN, SPOIL
Category
Tropical Fruits
PAPAYA, GUAVA, LYCHEE, COCONUT
These fruits are associated with tropical regions.
The clue for this group was "Warm climate fruit", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Laundry Words
WASH, RINSE, DRY, FOLD
These are steps or actions in doing laundry.
The clue for this group was "Clothes routine", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Navigation Tools
COMPASS, MAP, GPS, RADAR
These tools help with navigation.
The clue for this group was "Find the way", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Damage
HARM, BREAK, RUIN, SPOIL
These words can mean to damage something.
The clue for this group was "Make worse", 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.