Green group — COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Why is “RACK” in the Green group?
a piece of equipment 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 photograph or a single image from a film
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 oversee
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to move quickly
- SHOT
- Definition: a photograph or frame from a film
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a attempt or a vaccination
- BENCH
- Definition: a piece of equipment for weightlifting
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a seat or a court
- FRAME
- Definition: a single image from a film
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a border or a structure
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 are all words that can be used to describe someone in charge or a position of leadership, such as a chair of a committee or the head of a company.
Green group: PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM
These are all words that can be used to describe a photograph or a single image from a film, such as a frame or a shot.
Blue group: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
These are all words that can be used to describe pieces of equipment used in weightlifting, such as a bar or a bench.
Purple group: ___ SURF
These are all words that can be used to complete the phrase ___ surf, such as channel surf or crowd surf.
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.
“CHANNEL”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Actually belongs to: ___ SURF
Channel can seem like a part of a weightlifting setup, but it actually belongs to the surf category, as in channel surf.
“BENCH”
Seems like it belongs to: OVERSEE
Actually belongs to: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Bench can seem like a position of authority, but it actually belongs to the weightlifting category, as in a weightlifting bench.
“RUN”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Actually belongs to: OVERSEE
Run can seem like a part of a weightlifting routine, but it actually belongs to the oversee category, as in to run a company.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHANNEL” didn't go with COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Seems like: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP → Actually: ___ SURF
Channel can seem like a part of a weightlifting setup, but it actually belongs to the surf category, as in channel surf.
Why “BENCH” didn't go with OVERSEE
Seems like: OVERSEE → Actually: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Bench can seem like a position of authority, but it actually belongs to the weightlifting category, as in a weightlifting bench.
Why “RUN” didn't go with COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Seems like: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP → Actually: OVERSEE
Run can seem like a part of a weightlifting routine, but it actually belongs to the oversee category, as in to run a company.