Mitts are a type of glove that are typically worn to keep hands warm in cold weather. The crossword solutions for the term 'mitts' are PAWS (4 letters) and OVEN (4 letters). PAWS is an acronym for 'Protection Against Winter Snow, ' which is a fitting description for mitts. OVEN is an acronym for 'Outer Vestment Ensuring Numbness, ' which also describes how mitts can be used to protect against cold temperatures.