Connections: Sports Edition hints for Oct. 26, 2025, puzzle No. 398

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Game No. 398’s difficulty: 3 out of 5

Hints

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Yellow: SIDE

Green: EAGLES

Blue: CLUB

Purple: VIKINGS

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