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.
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.
Category
Laundry Words
WASH, RINSE, DRY, FOLD
These are steps or actions in doing laundry.
Category
Navigation Tools
COMPASS, MAP, GPS, RADAR
These tools help with navigation.
Category
Words Meaning Damage
HARM, BREAK, RUIN, SPOIL
These words can mean to damage something.
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.