Cooks’ garments

Latest answer — August 08, 2026

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Aprons are protective garments commonly worn by cooks while preparing food. The plural matches the plural possessive “Cooks’.”

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A cook wearing an apron while preparing food

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

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  1. 1Ways to the WWW
  2. 5Allows
  3. 9Mensa stats
  4. 12From the top
  5. 13Besides that
  6. 14Twosome
  7. 15Big wind
  8. 16Karaoke prop
  9. 17Hearing thing
  10. 18Leer at
  11. 19Toronto’s prov.
  12. 20“Maureen” singer
  13. 21Kayo count
  14. 23-- Paulo
  15. 25Cooks’ garments
  16. 28All thumbs
  17. 32Enormous
  18. 33Characteristic
  19. 34Run out
  20. 36Rely (on)
  21. 37Sounds of woe
  22. 38“Entourage” character
  23. 39Legume
  24. 42Tuna container
  25. 44Rocky outcrop
  26. 48Sit-up targets
  27. 49Sitarist Shankar
  28. 50Polynesian drink
  29. 51“Humbug!”
  30. 52Tarzan’s community
  31. 53Ovid’s 53
  32. 54Nay undoer
  33. 55Screen material
  34. 56Flair

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  1. 1Shakespearean baddie
  2. 2Hose woe
  3. 3-- -mell (disorderly)
  4. 4Mild burger topper
  5. 5Crummy cars
  6. 6“28 Summers” author Hilderbrand
  7. 7“For shame, for shame!”
  8. 8Observe
  9. 9Notion
  10. 10Campus area
  11. 11Harboring a grudge
  12. 20Deli sandwich go-with
  13. 22Doorway
  14. 24Modify
  15. 25Mature
  16. 26Photos, slangily
  17. 27Genre for LL Cool J
  18. 29Inventor’s monogram
  19. 30Calif. wine
  20. 31Since Jan. 1
  21. 35Flee
  22. 36From Copenhagen, say
  23. 39Rum cake
  24. 40Online auction site
  25. 41Tennis champ Arthur
  26. 43Rd. crossers
  27. 45Banister
  28. 46Athletic shoe brand
  29. 47Profit
  30. 49Zodiac animal

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Ways to the WWW — Answer: ISPS. Hint: These providers are your gateway to getting online. 🌐
  2. 5. Allows — Answer: LETS. Hint: Gives permission to proceed, like a green light in verb form 🚦
  3. 9. Mensa stats — Answer: IQS. Hint: These figures measure members’ brainpower. 🧠
  4. 12. From the top — Answer: ANEW. Hint: A fresh start or a new way to approach things can be quite refreshing! 🌱
  5. 13. Besides that — Answer: ELSE. Hint: Think of a word meaning “in addition” or “otherwise.” 💡
  6. 14. Twosome — Answer: DUO. Hint: Think of two people or things acting together as a pair 🎭
  7. 15. Big wind — Answer: GALE. Hint: Think of a powerful blast of air that can whip up the sea. 🌬️
  8. 16. Karaoke prop — Answer: MIKE. Hint: A singer may hold this to amplify their performance 🎤
  9. 17. Hearing thing — Answer: EAR. Hint: A body part that helps you listen to sounds. 👂
  10. 18. Leer at — Answer: OGLE. Hint: Give someone a lingering, flirtatious look. 👀
  11. 19. Toronto’s prov. — Answer: ONT. Hint: Think of the Canadian province where Toronto is located. 🍁
  12. 20. “Maureen” singer — Answer: SADE. Hint: Think of the smooth-voiced artist behind this soulful song. 🎤
  13. 21. Kayo count — Answer: TEN. Hint: A boxer might celebrate this many knockouts using both hands’ fingers. 🥊
  14. 23. -- Paulo — Answer: SAO. Hint: This Brazilian megacity’s name appears before Paulo, with an accent often omitted in English. 🏙️
  15. 25. Cooks’ garments — Answer: APRONS. Hint: These kitchen coverings help keep splashes and spills off your clothes. 👩‍🍳
  16. 28. All thumbs — Answer: KLUTZY. Hint: A playful way to describe someone who’s adorably awkward with their hands and feet 🤹
  17. 32. Enormous — Answer: GIANT. Hint: Think of something truly colossal in size. 🐘
  18. 33. Characteristic — Answer: TRAIT. Hint: It's something that makes you unique! 🌟
  19. 34. Run out — Answer: EXPIRE. Hint: What a library loan or a parking meter eventually does. ⏳
  20. 36. Rely (on) — Answer: DEPEND. Hint: Count on someone or something when you need support. 🤝
  21. 37. Sounds of woe — Answer: OYS. Hint: Think of short exclamations someone might utter when things go painfully wrong. 😩
  22. 38. “Entourage” character — Answer: ARI. Hint: This hard-driving Hollywood agent is known for his fierce loyalty and even fiercer temper 🎬
  23. 39. Legume — Answer: BEAN. Hint: This humble edible seed is a staple in chili, soups, and many hearty dishes. 🫘
  24. 42. Tuna container — Answer: CAN. Hint: It’s the small metal vessel you might open for a quick fishy lunch 🐟
  25. 44. Rocky outcrop — Answer: CRAG. Hint: Picture a steep, rugged mass of exposed stone rising from the landscape 🪨
  26. 48. Sit-up targets — Answer: ABS. Hint: These core muscles get a workout when you curl your torso upward. 💪
  27. 49. Sitarist Shankar — Answer: RAVI. Hint: Think of the musical genius behind the sounds of India! 🎶
  28. 50. Polynesian drink — Answer: KAVA. Hint: This traditional Pacific beverage is made from the ground root of a pepper-family plant. 🥤
  29. 51. “Humbug!” — Answer: BAH. Hint: A brief exclamation of dismissive disbelief or annoyance. 😏
  30. 52. Tarzan’s community — Answer: APES. Hint: Think of the jungle family that raised the famous vine-swinger 🐒
  31. 53. Ovid’s 53 — Answer: LIII. Hint: Think of how ancient Romans would write this number. 🏛️
  32. 54. Nay undoer — Answer: AYE. Hint: Think of the affirmative response that reverses a negative vote. ✅
  33. 55. Screen material — Answer: MESH. Hint: Think of the woven material that lets air through while keeping bugs out. 🪟
  34. 56. Flair — Answer: ELAN. Hint: A touch of stylish confidence can give someone this. ✨

Down

  1. 1. Shakespearean baddie — Answer: IAGO. Hint: This scheming villain pulls the strings in Othello. 🎭
  2. 2. Hose woe — Answer: SNAG. Hint: A small tear or catch can leave your garden hose in this troublesome state. 🪴
  3. 3. -- -mell (disorderly) — Answer: PELL. Hint: Complete the familiar phrase describing something done in a rushed, chaotic way. 🌀
  4. 4. Mild burger topper — Answer: SWEETONION. Hint: This mellow veggie adds a gentle sweetness to your burger. 🧅
  5. 5. Crummy cars — Answer: LEMONS. Hint: These vehicles are total duds that belong nowhere near a showroom 🚗
  6. 6. “28 Summers” author Hilderbrand — Answer: ELIN. Hint: Think of the novelist known for sun-soaked Nantucket stories and bestselling beach reads. 📚
  7. 7. “For shame, for shame!” — Answer: TSKTSK. Hint: A repeated little sound of disapproval when someone has crossed the line. 😒
  8. 8. Observe — Answer: SEE. Hint: Take a look or notice something happening 👀
  9. 9. Notion — Answer: IDEA. Hint: A thought or concept forming in your mind 💡
  10. 10. Campus area — Answer: QUAD. Hint: Think of the central courtyard where students gather between classes 🏫
  11. 11. Harboring a grudge — Answer: SORE. Hint: Still feeling resentful rather than ready to forgive? 😤
  12. 20. Deli sandwich go-with — Answer: SOURPICKLE. Hint: Look for the tangy, crunchy side that adds a zesty bite to your deli lunch 🥒
  13. 22. Doorway — Answer: ENTRY. Hint: A passage that lets you get inside 🚪
  14. 24. Modify — Answer: ALTER. Hint: Change something slightly to suit a new purpose or preference. 🔧
  15. 25. Mature — Answer: AGE. Hint: Think of what happens as someone grows older. 🕰️
  16. 26. Photos, slangily — Answer: PIX. Hint: Think of the casual, shortened term people use for pictures. 📸
  17. 27. Genre for LL Cool J — Answer: RAP. Hint: Think of the rhythmic genre LL Cool J helped make famous 🎤
  18. 29. Inventor’s monogram — Answer: TAE. Hint: Think of the three initials belonging to the famous inventor behind the light bulb. 💡
  19. 30. Calif. wine — Answer: ZIN. Hint: Think of the casual three-letter nickname for a bold California red wine 🍷
  20. 31. Since Jan. 1 — Answer: YTD. Hint: Think about how we track financial performance over a calendar year! 📊
  21. 35. Flee — Answer: ESCAPE. Hint: Get away quickly when danger is near 🏃
  22. 36. From Copenhagen, say — Answer: DANISH. Hint: Think of the nationality or style associated with Denmark’s capital city. 🇩🇰
  23. 39. Rum cake — Answer: BABA. Hint: Picture a small, syrup-soaked yeast cake with a decidedly boozy kick. 🍰
  24. 40. Online auction site — Answer: EBAY. Hint: A digital marketplace where bidders compete for collectibles, gadgets, and everyday finds. 🛒
  25. 41. Tennis champ Arthur — Answer: ASHE. Hint: This legendary American tennis player is honored by the U.S. Open’s main stadium 🎾
  26. 43. Rd. crossers — Answer: AVES. Hint: Think of the thoroughfares that commonly intersect roads, in abbreviated form. 🛣️
  27. 45. Banister — Answer: RAIL. Hint: Use this for support while walking up or down stairs 🪜
  28. 46. Athletic shoe brand — Answer: AVIA. Hint: Think of a sporty footwear label known for keeping runners moving. 👟
  29. 47. Profit — Answer: GAIN. Hint: What you earn after costs are covered is this little financial win. 💰
  30. 49. Zodiac animal — Answer: RAM. Hint: Think of the horned creature associated with the first sign of the zodiac ♈

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The answer to “Cooks’ garments” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is APRONS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 25-Across. 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.

“Cooks’ garments” answer

APRONS (6 letters)

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What is the answer to “Cooks’ garments”?

The answer is APRONS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cooks’ garments”?

6 letters: APRONS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 8, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 25-Across.

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