Green group — STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS
Why is “TOTORO” in the Green group?
a character from the Studio Ghibli film 'My Neighbor Totoro', also related to the band name
Connections Hints for April 23, 2026 #1046
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Green group — STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS
Why is “ASIAGO” in the Green group?
a type of Italian cheese, also related to the band name A Flock of Seagulls' song 'ASIA'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 23, 2026)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- PULP
- Definition: a genre of fiction
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a soft, wet mass
- SKIRT
- Definition: the edge or border of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of garment
- TOUCH
- Definition: to be in contact with
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sense of feeling
- MY
- Definition: belonging to me
- Why it's tricky: part of a planetary mnemonic, not a possessive adjective in general context
Connections #1046 explained
Why these words connect (April 23, 2026)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: BORDER
These words all describe something that is next to or adjacent to something else, often used to describe geographical or spatial relationships.
Green group: KINDS OF FICTION
These words all describe different categories or styles of fiction, often used in literature or storytelling.
Blue group: WORDS IN A PLANETARY MNEMONIC
These words are all part of a common mnemonic device used to remember the order of the planets in our solar system, often taught in astronomy or science classes.
Purple group: STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS
These words are all related to bands from the 1980s with names that start with four-letter words, often used to describe the music scene of the time.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“NEIGHBOR”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS
Actually belongs to: BORDER
The word 'NEIGHBOR' seems to belong to the '80s bands category due to 'My Neighbor Totoro', but it actually belongs to the 'BORDER' category.
“MY”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS
Actually belongs to: WORDS IN A PLANETARY MNEMONIC
The word 'MY' seems to belong to the '80s bands category, but it actually belongs to the planetary mnemonic category.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NEIGHBOR” didn't go with STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS
Seems like: STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS → Actually: BORDER
The word 'NEIGHBOR' seems to belong to the '80s bands category due to 'My Neighbor Totoro', but it actually belongs to the 'BORDER' category.
Why “MY” didn't go with STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS
Seems like: STARTING WITH FOUR-LETTER '80S BANDS → Actually: WORDS IN A PLANETARY MNEMONIC
The word 'MY' seems to belong to the '80s bands category, but it actually belongs to the planetary mnemonic category.