Ear warmers

Latest answer — August 14, 2026

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A soft fur hand muff used as a cold-weather accessory.

Clue explained

Muffs are padded, often fur-covered tubes that people hold their hands in to keep them warm around the ears and hands. The plural noun matches the plural clue.

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This clue's Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Ear warmers” in the LA Times Mini crossword is MUFFS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Ear warmers” answer

MUFFS (5 letters)

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(noun)

  • a tube made of fur or other warm material into which the hands are placed for warmth
  • a woman's genitals

When else has “Ear warmers” appeared?

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August 14, 2026 (most recent) → MUFFS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Ear warmers”?

The answer is MUFFS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ear warmers”?

5 letters: MUFFS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Ear warmers” have a different answer?

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