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NYT Connections Hints for March 22, 2026 (#1097)

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RACK
COUCH
RUN
STILL
CROWD
CHAIR
HEAD
BENCH
IMAGE
LEAD
FRAME
BAR
CHANNEL
WEIGHTS
KITE
SHOT

Hints by Category

To supervise, manage, or be in charge of something

CHAIR
To preside over a meeting or committee.
HEAD
To lead or be in charge of a department, organization, or project.
LEAD
To guide, direct, or be at the forefront of a group or activity.
RUN
To manage, operate, or be in control of an organization, business, or event.

PICTURE TAKEN FROM A FILM

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A single captured image from a motion picture

FRAME
A single still image in a sequence of film or video.
IMAGE
A visual representation captured from a film.
SHOT
A single continuous take in filmmaking; also refers to a still from that take.
STILL
A photograph taken from a movie, often used for promotional purposes.

COMPONENTS OF A WEIGHTLIFTING SETUP

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Equipment used in weightlifting or strength training

BAR
The metal rod (barbell) onto which weight plates are loaded.
BENCH
A padded bench used for exercises like bench press.
RACK
A structure (power rack or squat rack) that holds the barbell at height and provides safety.
WEIGHTS
The plates or dumbbells added to the bar or used independently for resistance.

Phrases combining a noun with 'surf' to describe specific types of media or activity browsing

CHANNEL
Channel surf – to rapidly switch between television channels.
COUCH
Couch surf – to stay temporarily at different friends' homes, often while traveling.
CROWD
Crowd surf – to be passed overhead by a crowd, typically at a concert.
KITE
Kite surf – a water sport where a rider uses a kite to propel themselves on a board.