Blue group — COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Why is “RACK” in the Blue group?
a frame for holding weights, typically in a gym
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
▼Green group — PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM
Why is “STILL” in the Green group?
a photograph, especially one taken 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 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 a projectile
- BAR
- Definition: a horizontal rod for weightlifting
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place serving drinks
- RACK
- Definition: a frame for holding weights
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a frame for holding clothes
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 being in charge or having authority, such as a chair of a committee or the head of a department
Green group: PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM
These words are all related to capturing images, such as a frame from a movie or a still photograph
Blue group: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
These words are all related to the equipment used in weightlifting, such as a bar or a bench
Purple group: ___ SURF
These words are all related to activities that can be done while sitting or relaxing, such as channel surfing or crowd surfing
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 also mean a place of authority, but in this context, it refers to a weightlifting equipment
“RUN”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Actually belongs to: OVERSEE
RUN can also mean to manage or direct, which fits the OVERSEE category
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 also mean a place of authority, but in this context, it refers to a weightlifting equipment
Why “RUN” didn't go with COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP
Seems like: COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP → Actually: OVERSEE
RUN can also mean to manage or direct, which fits the OVERSEE category