Crossword clue
“Major candy corn confectioner”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
BRACHSLetters6
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Major candy corn confectioner” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 17, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Major candy corn confectioner” clue?+
The answer is BRACHS (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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