The term CATEGORY NOBEL is composed of two words: 'CATEGORY' and 'Nobel'. CATEGORY is a word used to describe a group or class of people or things that have something in common. Nobel is a reference to the Nobel Prize, which is an international award given annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, LITERATURE, economics, and peace. The crossword solution for CATEGORY NOBEL is 'LITERATURE', which refers to the Nobel Prize in LITERATURE, which is awarded to authors who have produced works of an exceptional literary merit.