Sports Edition Hints for April 9, 2025, Puzzle No. 198 – ryan

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Game No. 198’s Difficulty: 3.5 Out of 5

Hints

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Yellow: Sports Climbing

Green: Date

Blue: BethPage

Purple: Manhattan

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(Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic)