2026-08-20
Panda Daily Categories #47 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 2026-08-20 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
GIRAFFE, ZEBRA, TIGER, GORILLA, CHOP, SAUTE, BOIL, BAKE, PARALLEL, RADIUS, TANGENT, ANGLE, WEALTHY, AFFLUENT, LOADED, PROSPEROUS
Category
Zoo Animals
GIRAFFE, ZEBRA, TIGER, GORILLA
These animals are commonly seen in zoos.
The clue for this group was "Exhibit favorites", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Cooking Actions
CHOP, SAUTE, BOIL, BAKE
These are cooking actions.
The clue for this group was "Recipe verbs", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Geometry Line Terms
PARALLEL, RADIUS, TANGENT, ANGLE
These are geometry terms related to lines, curves, or measurements.
The clue for this group was "Math diagram", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Rich
WEALTHY, AFFLUENT, LOADED, PROSPEROUS
These words can describe wealth.
The clue for this group was "Has money", 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.