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“Kernels in an aluminum container”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Kernels in an aluminum container”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter N
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 10-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C A N N E D C O R N

The answer to “Kernels in an aluminum container” is CANNEDCORN

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published May 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Kernels in an aluminum container” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CANNEDCORN — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 “Kernels in an aluminum container”

What is the answer to “Kernels in an aluminum container” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CANNEDCORN — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Kernels in an aluminum container”?

The answer CANNEDCORN contains 10 letters.

Was “Kernels in an aluminum container” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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