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Supporting guide · 2026-08-17

Video Call Platforms in Connections #1163

The yellow group on August 17, 2026 uses familiar names associated with online meetings and remote conversation.

yellow group · The short answer

VIDEO CALL PLATFORMS

Each puzzle word passes the same exact test. The four mappings show how the answer works.

HUDDLEA video meeting platform

HUDDLE is used as the name of an online collaboration and video meeting platform.

MEETA video meeting platform

MEET refers to Google Meet, the video conferencing service, when read as a platform name.

TEAMSA video meeting platform

TEAMS points to Microsoft Teams, which supports video meetings, chat, and collaboration.

ZOOMA video meeting platform

ZOOM is the name of the widely used service for online meetings and video calls.

Why this group was difficult

  1. Everyday words hide the proper names
    HUDDLE, MEET, TEAMS, and ZOOM can all be read as ordinary English before they are recognized as services.
  2. The category is broad but exact
    The group depends on identifying platforms for video calls rather than merely words connected with communication.
  3. Several tiles have unrelated meanings
    MEET and ZOOM especially invite verb or action readings, which can delay recognition of their platform uses.

How to spot this pattern next time

When several tiles resemble product names, test whether they belong to one practical technology category instead of treating them as ordinary verbs.

Use the most recognizable service name as an anchor, then check whether the other apparent names serve the same online-meeting purpose.

Four useful facts behind the group

  • Google Meet is represented by the tile MEET in this group.
  • Microsoft Teams combines meetings with chat and collaborative work tools.
  • Zoom is used for video meetings, calls, webinars, and related communication.
  • Huddle is presented here as a collaboration and video meeting platform name.

Questions players ask

The details people search after seeing the group

What are the video call platforms in Connections #1163?

The four video call platforms are HUDDLE, MEET, TEAMS, and ZOOM.

Why are MEET and ZOOM in the same Connections group?

In this puzzle, both words are read as names of video meeting services rather than as ordinary actions.

How can I spot the video call platform group?

Look for familiar service names that can host online meetings, then verify that all four tiles fit that same use.

About the guide editor

Maya Brooks

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