Here are the possible solutions for they're made to be checked clue
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coats
Clue
They may be checked or checked
Definition
COAT, to cover with an outer garment
plaids
Clue
They're made to be checked
Definition
PLAID, a long piece of twilled woollen cloth, usually with a chequered or tartan pattern, worn over the shoulder as the outer article of the traditional Highland dress