Cryptic crossword clue
Can first ones in get kitchen utensils? 3,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 7 letter word TIN OPENERS

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The straight part
We know that "kitchen utensils" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kitchen utensils = tin openers.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TIN OPENERS mean?

TIN OPENERS noun
  1. A can opener

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