Crossword clue

“Swiss Army knife component”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
CANOPENER
Letters9
Starts withC
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Swiss Army knife component” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Swiss Army knife component” clue?+

The answer is CANOPENER (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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