Purple group — ___ PLANT
Why is “ROBERT” in the Purple group?
likely referring to Robert plant, a type of plant or a reference to the lead singer of Led Zeppelin
Connections Hints for March 28, 2026 #1020
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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 — QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
Why is “MOMENTUM” in the Green group?
the product of an object's mass and velocity, a fundamental concept in physics
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 28, 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.
- FORCE
- Definition: a push or pull that causes an object to change its motion
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of people or a law enforcement agency
- POWER
- Definition: the ability to do work or cause change
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of plant or a political entity
- PLATE
- Definition: a flat dish or a page in a book
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of a machine or a layer of the Earth's crust
- MOUNT
- Definition: to get on or climb onto something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of computer storage device or a geological formation
Connections #1020 explained
Why these words connect (March 28, 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: STEP ONTO, AS A VEHICLE
These are all verbs that describe the action of entering or boarding a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train, highlighting the various ways people can start their journey.
Green group: QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
These are all physical quantities that are used to describe the motion of objects, including acceleration, force, mass, and momentum, which are all essential concepts in the field of mechanics.
Blue group: TEXTBOOK IMAGES
These are all types of images that are commonly found in textbooks, including figures, illustrations, pictures, and plates, which are used to help students understand complex concepts and ideas.
Purple group: ___ PLANT
These are all words that can be combined with 'plant' to form a phrase, including face plant, pitcher plant, power plant, and Robert Plant, the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, highlighting the various ways the word 'plant' can be used.
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.
“POWER”
Seems like it belongs to: QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
Actually belongs to: ___ PLANT
power can refer to a type of plant, but it's also a fundamental concept in physics, making it a tricky word to categorize
“PLATE”
Seems like it belongs to: TEXTBOOK IMAGES
Actually belongs to: TEXTBOOK IMAGES
while plate can refer to a type of image in a textbook, it's also a common word with multiple meanings, making it a potential red herring
“FORCE”
Seems like it belongs to: QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
Actually belongs to: QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
force is a fundamental concept in physics, but it can also refer to a group of people or a law enforcement agency, making it a tricky word to categorize
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POWER” didn't go with QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
Seems like: QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS → Actually: ___ PLANT
power can refer to a type of plant, but it's also a fundamental concept in physics, making it a tricky word to categorize
Why “PLATE” didn't go with TEXTBOOK IMAGES
Seems like: TEXTBOOK IMAGES → Actually: TEXTBOOK IMAGES
while plate can refer to a type of image in a textbook, it's also a common word with multiple meanings, making it a potential red herring
Why “FORCE” didn't go with QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
Seems like: QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS → Actually: QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS
force is a fundamental concept in physics, but it can also refer to a group of people or a law enforcement agency, making it a tricky word to categorize