Green group — COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Why is “RACK” in the Green group?
a frame for holding weights
Connections Hints for March 22, 2026 #1014
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Blue group — PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM
Why is “STILL” in the Blue group?
a single photograph
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 22, 2026)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- RUN
- Definition: to manage or direct
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to move quickly
- SHOT
- Definition: a photograph
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a vaccination or an attempt
- FRAME
- Definition: a single still image
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a border or a structure
- LEAD
- Definition: to guide or direct
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a heavy metal
Connections #1014 explained
Why these words connect (March 22, 2026)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: OVERSEE
These words are all related to managing or directing something, such as a company or a project. They can all be used as verbs or nouns, depending on the context.
Green group: PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM
These words are all related to photography, specifically to taking pictures or capturing images. They can all be used in the context of film or photography.
Blue group: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
These words are all related to weightlifting, specifically to the equipment used in a weightlifting setup. They can all be found in a gym or weightlifting facility.
Purple group: ___ SURF
These words are all related to idiomatic phrases, specifically to the phrase '___ surf'. They can all be used in the context of browsing or exploring something.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“BAR”
Seems like it belongs to: OVERSEE
Actually belongs to: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
BAR can refer to a place where drinks are served, but in this context, it refers to a weightlifting bar
“CHANNEL”
Seems like it belongs to: PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM
Actually belongs to: ___ SURF
CHANNEL can refer to a television station, but in this context, it refers to channel surfing
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAR” didn't go with OVERSEE
Seems like: OVERSEE → Actually: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
BAR can refer to a place where drinks are served, but in this context, it refers to a weightlifting bar
Why “CHANNEL” didn't go with PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM
Seems like: PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM → Actually: ___ SURF
CHANNEL can refer to a television station, but in this context, it refers to channel surfing