green group · The short answer
MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)
Each puzzle word passes the same exact test. The four mappings show how the answer works.
CREEP means to move slowly and carefully, often with small movements toward or around something.
EASE can mean to move or cause something to move gently and gradually into a position.
EDGE can mean to move gradually, often by small increments, toward a place or position.
INCH can be used as a verb for moving slowly and by very small amounts toward something.
Why this group was difficult
- The words have strong alternate meanings
EASE can mean comfort, EDGE can mean a boundary, and INCH is a measurement unit, so their motion senses are easy to miss. - The destination is only implied
The group concerns approaching gradually, not merely moving slowly, so the shared idea depends on imagining movement up to a position.
How to spot this pattern next time
Pair CREEP with INCH first because both naturally describe small, slow advances, then test EASE and EDGE as verbs of gradual movement.
Ask whether each candidate can take an implied destination or position; that helps distinguish this group from nouns and unrelated senses.
Four useful facts behind the group
- MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO) is the official green category in this puzzle.
- CREEP commonly suggests slow, careful or quiet movement.
- EDGE can function as a verb meaning to move gradually.
- INCH is also a verb for advancing by very small amounts.
Questions players ask
The details people search after seeing the group
What is the green group in Connections on August 13, 2026?
The green group is MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO): CREEP, EASE, EDGE and INCH.
Why does EDGE fit the slow-movement group?
As a verb, EDGE means to move gradually or by small increments toward a place or position.
Why is INCH not simply part of a measurement group?
INCH has a measurement meaning, but it also means to advance slowly, which is the sense used here.