Hat associated with painters (5)

I believe the answer is:

beret

(Other definitions for beret that I've seen before include "Frenchman's flat hat" , "Soft flat hat" , "Soldier's cap" , "felt on one's head" , "item of headwear" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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