Connections: Sports Edition hints for Oct. 21, 2025, puzzle No. 393

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Game No. 393’s difficulty: 2.5 out of 5
Hints
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Yellow: BROWN
Green: SO
Blue: ARISTOTLE
Purple: DENZEL
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Oct 21, 2025
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