Floppy cap
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is BERET.
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Why it fits
BERET is the 5-letter answer to “Floppy cap” in the May 17, 2021 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so BERET both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.