What is the answer to "Hard ___ (head protectors)" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Hard ___ (head protectors)" is HATS (4 letters).

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Hard ___ (head protectors) NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 20, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

HATS

4 letters · Down · last seen August 20, 2026