2026-08-15
Panda Daily Categories #42 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 2026-08-15 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
COW, SHEEP, GOAT, CHICKEN, MUTE, CAMERA, CHAT, RECORD, EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, TORNADO, WILDFIRE, SELECT, PICK, ELECT, PREFER
Category
Farm Animals
COW, SHEEP, GOAT, CHICKEN
These are common farm animals.
The clue for this group was "Barnyard life", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Video Call Controls
MUTE, CAMERA, CHAT, RECORD
These are controls or features in video calls.
The clue for this group was "Meeting toolbar", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Natural Disasters
EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, TORNADO, WILDFIRE
These are natural disasters.
The clue for this group was "Severe events", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Choose
SELECT, PICK, ELECT, PREFER
These verbs can mean to choose.
The clue for this group was "Make a choice", 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.