NYT Connections #1047 Answers - Thursday, April 23, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1047? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1047

NYT Connections #1047 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1047grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

MOTHER
MY
NEIGHBOR
TOTORO
TOUCH
WHAMMY
SKIRT
SCIENCE
PULP
EDUCATED
LITERARY
ASIAGO
DEVOTE
VERY
HISTORICAL
FLANK

NYT Connections #1047 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint

The yellow category is: BORDER

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: KINDS OF FICTION

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: WORDS IN A PLANETARY MNEMONIC

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS

NYT Connections #1047 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

BORDER

FLANK, NEIGHBOR, SKIRT, TOUCH

Green group answerReveal

KINDS OF FICTION

HISTORICAL, LITERARY, PULP, SCIENCE

Blue group answerReveal

WORDS IN A PLANETARY MNEMONIC

EDUCATED, MOTHER, MY, VERY

Purple group answerReveal

STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS

ASIAGO, DEVOTE, TOTORO, WHAMMY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1047 answers?

NYT Connections #1047 was published on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1047?

NYT Connections puzzle #1047 was published on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #1047?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1047 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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