Soft metal that once was commonly used to make cans Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Soft metal that once was commonly used to make cans . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TIN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIN Soft metal that once was commonly used to make cans (3)
3% RED Color commonly used to fill a <3 (3)
3% PATTED Used a soft touch, say (6) The Atlantic Jul 5, 2026
3% TUNGSTEN Metal formerly used for making lamp filaments (8) (8) Puzzler Jul 2, 2026
3% EMPLOY Make use of (6) The Times Concise Jun 27, 2026
3% HEMP Material that can be used to make rope, shoes, and canvas (4) The Atlantic Jun 23, 2026
3% IGNITE Base metal American soldier used up making torch (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 19, 2026
3% WELD Fuse (metal) using heat (4) The Times Concise Jun 1, 2026
3% ZINC Metal used to make brass (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Apr 23, 2026
2% GINS Spirits used to make Negronis (4) New York Times Midi Jul 17, 2026
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