Hard hats, e.g. Crossword Clue

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Hard hats, e.g. Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

HARD (adjective)
1. (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
2. unfortunate or hard to bear
HARD (adverb)
1. with firmness
2. slowly and with difficulty

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More USA Today Crossword (7/1/2026) Answers

Across

1. Quiz

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8. Invent, like a phrase

12. "i'm cackling"

13. Certain term of address

14. Prefix for 'biography'

15. Crossword enthusiast (aka you!)

18. Lets out frustration through one's feet

19. Org. that sets emissions standards

20. Forensics franchise

22. ___ booth (common prom kiosk)

23. Engine's hum

25. Not just my

26. Dispense onto a griddle, like batter

27. It helps a pupil see the light?

28. Spanish for 'now'

30. ___, Brute?

31. Rollaway bed

32. Agitates

33. Did a top-notch job

37. Philosopher John to whom the concept "Revolt is the right of the people" is often attributed

40. Large Australian bird

41. ___ paneer

45. 'Skip me'

46. Very dry

47. Tippity-top

48. ___ Dew

49. Hit that may go out of the park

51. Like the quariwarmi

52. It might be out for curbside pickup

53. Insect that evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors

54. Daisylike flowers

56. It might manage a company's assets

60. ___ vera

61. Zone

62. Swerve

63. Steamer covers

64. Lock lips

65. TwoSet Violin member Chen

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1. Pot brownie compound

2. Eavesdropping distance

3. 5-0 soccer game, e.g.

4. Vehicles with Jarritos and tortas

5. Great conductors

6. Crew team blade

7. Smoldering bits in fire pits

8. Fried squid appetizer

9. Yes monsieur!

10. "Fine by me"

11. "I'm a maybe"

13. Award for ice hockey defenseman Caroline Harvey at the 2026 Olympics

16. If u ask me

17. _uxiliary _ower _nit

21. Some savings plans

24. "Good to see you!"

27. Post-op destination

29. Touches on something upsetting

34. Molds into something new

35. Part of UAE

36. Bath bomb that doesn't fizz, say

37. Tire swing support

38. Kind of illusion

39. Ricotta-filled pastry

42. Built up, like interest

43. Accumulated

44. ___ Alpha

46. Coast Starlight operator

50. Artist Yoko

51. Wednesday Addams' cousin

55. Oceans

57. Towel holder

58. "thank u, next" singer, to fans

59. Rugby equivalent of a touchdown

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