The term 'THEY MAY BE CHECKED' refers to items of clothing that can be checked at the entrance of certain places. The crossword solutions for this term are COATS (5 letters), BAGS (4 letters) and HATS (4 letters). Coats are long garments worn over other clothes, usually to keep warm. BAGS are containers used to carry items, such as purses or backpacks. HATS are head coverings, often made of fabric or straw, which can be worn for protection from the sun or for fashion. All of these items may be checked at the entrance of certain places, such as airports or stadiums.