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“Big name in canned corn”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Big name in canned corn”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 8-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D E L M O N T E

The answer to “Big name in canned corn” is DELMONTE

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Jun 17, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Big name in canned corn” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DELMONTE — a 8-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Big name in canned corn”

What is the answer to “Big name in canned corn” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DELMONTE — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Big name in canned corn”?

The answer DELMONTE contains 8 letters.

Was “Big name in canned corn” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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