The term WIG is a type of head covering made from human or synthetic HAIR. It can be used to cover baldness or for fashion purposes. The crossword solutions for the term WIG include HAIR (4 letters), RUG (3 letters), HAIRPIECE (9 letters), PERUKE (6 letters) and TOUPEE (6 letters). HAIR is a common term for the strands of protein filaments that grow from follicles found in the dermis. RUG is a piece of fabric used as a floor covering. HAIRPIECE is a partial wig or extension of HAIR used to cover thinning HAIR or baldness. PERUKE is an old-fashioned term for a wig, usually made of human HAIR. TOUPEE is a small wig or HAIRPIECE used to cover bald spots.