What is the answer to "Hard hats, e.g." in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Hard hats, e.g." is PPE (3 letters).

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Hard hats, e.g. USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 1, 2026 puzzle

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PPE

3 letters · Down · last seen July 1, 2026

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