“A chef might wear a puffy white one” crossword clue
Answer
H
A
T
•••HAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “A chef might wear a puffy white one”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2026, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2026 grid1AIntimidate, with "out"5 ltrs›15AHawaiian greeting5 ltrs›18ARhyming advice to a spitting talker16 ltrs›
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Jan 12, 20266ABird's dramatic dive5 ltrs›11APlace to store a lawn mower4 ltrs›16A___ cold brew5 ltrs›17AConcluding part of a song4 ltrs›21A"Halt!"4 ltrs›22A___-anxiety (fear of harm to the environment caused by human activity)3 ltrs›23AUse, as machinery7 ltrs›24ALots and lots6 ltrs›
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