“A red plastic one might be worn on Halloween” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FIREHAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “A red plastic one might be worn on Halloween”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 13, 2026, where it runs at 15 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 13, 2026 grid8D___ experience5 ltrs›9DLongtime teammate of Derek Jeter, familiarly4 ltrs›10DGroup of reps3 ltrs›11DPoem so beloved by Abraham Lincoln that he carried it in his pocket and memorized it8 ltrs›12DSheryl ___, author of the 2013 best seller "Lean In"8 ltrs›15DSharp wind?4 ltrs›16DOfferings at a reception6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 13, 20261AOrg. with checkpoints3 ltrs›4APoke accompaniment, at times4 ltrs›8AShoe-shaping tools5 ltrs›13A"Abso-freaking-lutely!"8 ltrs›17ASkating venue8 ltrs›18A"Thumbs-down from me"7 ltrs›19ABonkers5 ltrs›20AA little sore, say6 ltrs›
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