2026-09-12
Panda Daily Categories #70 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 2026-09-12 has a easy 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
TEACHER, NURSE, CHEF, PILOT, LOBBY, SUITE, RESERVATION, CHECKOUT, PIN, FORK, SKEWER, GAMBIT, SLUGGISH, LEISURELY, LAGGING, CRAWLING
Category
Common Jobs
TEACHER, NURSE, CHEF, PILOT
All four words fit the common jobs category.
The clue for this group was "Work titles", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Hotel Terms
LOBBY, SUITE, RESERVATION, CHECKOUT
All four words fit the hotel terms category.
The clue for this group was "Stay details", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Chess Tactics
PIN, FORK, SKEWER, GAMBIT
All four words fit the chess tactics category.
The clue for this group was "Board strategy", which points toward the same shared category without revealing the words directly.
Category
Words Meaning Slow
SLUGGISH, LEISURELY, LAGGING, CRAWLING
All four words fit the words meaning slow category.
The clue for this group was "Low speed", 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.