Crossword Genius

Headwear that's uncovered (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hat

'headwear' is the definition.
(hat is a type of headwear)

'that's uncovered' is the wordplay.
'uncovered' indicates a hidden word.
'HAT' is hidden within 'thats'.

(Other definitions for hat that I've seen before include "One to cover head" , "Headwear" , "Headdress" , "Bowler maybe" , "Eg, derby" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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