In this puzzle, solvers may initially struggle with identifying the correct groupings due to the presence of plausible decoys that share similar characteristics. For example, the words "DESIRE," "DRIVE," "RESOLVE," and "WILL" are all intrinsic motivators, but players might confuse them with other concepts, leading to misgrouping. Additionally, within the purple category, words like "FLY," "POWER," "RADISH," and "SHOE" can appear to fit together as they all relate to horses in some way, but not all are directly associated with equestrian terminology, causing further confusion.

To effectively distinguish real groups from plausible decoys, players should focus on the defining characteristics of each category. For instance, in the yellow group of intrinsic motivators, all terms directly relate to personal motivation, while in the green category, the items are clearly associated with summer gear. A helpful approach is to think about the context of each word and how they relate to the theme of the group. In the purple category, recognizing that "FLY" and "POWER" can be associated with horse racing (such as "fly" in reference to speed and "power" in terms of performance) can help solvers identify the correct terms while eliminating less relevant options like "RADISH" and "SHOE."

One useful heuristic for future puzzles is to categorize words based on their broad themes before diving into specifics. This can help streamline the grouping process and reduce the number of false connections. Another strategy is to look for any outliers or words that seem to fit less naturally with the others in a group, as these can often lead solvers to the correct associations. By applying these strategies, players can enhance their grouping accuracy and improve their overall performance in word connection puzzles.