Connections: Sports Edition hints for Aug. 1, 2025, puzzle No. 312
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Game No. 312's difficulty: 2.5 out of 5
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Yellow: ACT
Green: BUTLER
Blue: MOURNING
Purple: TORONTO
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(Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic)
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