2026-08-21
Panda Daily Categories #48 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 2026-08-21 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
LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, TOMATO, CROUTON, STORM, DROUGHT, FOG, BLIZZARD, POKER, BRIDGE, SOLITAIRE, RUMMY, SLY, CRAFTY, DECEPTIVE, TRICKY
Category
Salad Ingredients
LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, TOMATO, CROUTON
These are common salad ingredients.
The clue for this group was "Bowl mix", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Weather Events
STORM, DROUGHT, FOG, BLIZZARD
These are weather events or conditions.
The clue for this group was "Forecast events", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Card Games
POKER, BRIDGE, SOLITAIRE, RUMMY
These are card games.
The clue for this group was "Deck games", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Sneaky
SLY, CRAFTY, DECEPTIVE, TRICKY
These words can describe sneaky or deceptive behavior.
The clue for this group was "Not straightforward", 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.