Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 11, #639

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Today's Connections puzzle has a very fun purple category. It's one of those that plays off the idea that many famous people have names that carry other meanings, and can easily be mistaken for a common noun. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers.

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Hints for today's Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group, to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Off the beaten path.

Green group hint: Who's at the door?

Blue group hint: Fonzie's jacket.

Purple group hint: Multi-talented musicians.