New remits for hats (6)
I believe the answer is:
mitres
'hats' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'new remits' is the wordplay.
'new' is an anagram indicator.
'remits' anagrammed gives 'MITRES'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mitres that I've seen before include "Heads of church put on these" , "Ornate hats for bishops" , "Bishops' headdresses" .)