KHAKIS is a type of clothing, specifically a type of pants or trousers. They are usually made of a cotton twill fabric and are typically beige or light brown in color. The term 'khakis' is derived from the Hindi word 'KHAKI, ' which means 'DUSTY.' Khakis are often associated with military uniforms, but they have become popular in casual fashion as well. The crossword solution for KHAKIS is TANS, which is an abbreviation for 'TANNED, ' referring to the light brown color of the fabric.