This has given me more trouble than what I expected. I get some false readings with my current attempt. I attached a mocked up sheet to keep other things from distracting.

What I would like is a conditional format for G1 where the word "Check" will turn green If any of the words from A1:C3 match any of the words from J1:M1. What should trigger it turn green in this case is that the "Bob" in "Billy Bob" (B2) matches the "Bob" (J1). In this sheet it could be a string of words but if any from the J1:M1 group matches any from the A1:C3 section it should turn green

My sample sheet reasoning may promote some why questions but the application has a bigger purpose once this speed bump is figured out. Any help or assistance will be greatly appreciated.