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“Metal container for lager”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Metal container for lager”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter B
Last letter N
B ? ? ? ? ? N

A 7-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B E E R C A N

The answer to “Metal container for lager” is BEERCAN

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Jul 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Metal container for lager” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BEERCAN — a 7-letter word that begins with B and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Metal container for lager”

What is the answer to “Metal container for lager” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BEERCAN — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Metal container for lager”?

The answer BEERCAN contains 7 letters.

Was “Metal container for lager” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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