21 Across

NYT Daily • August 14, 2025

Cookie holder

Answer:

TIN

Hint:

It’s often found in pantries keeping baked goods fresh and airtight.

Explanation:

A "cookie holder" often refers to a container used to store cookies, and the most common type is a metal tin. The word "tin" fits perfectly here because it’s both a material and the name for the container itself. There’s no hidden wordplay—it’s a straightforward definition where the answer is the simple, everyday object you’d reach for to keep cookies fresh.

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