Hershey's Kiss wrappers
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue Hershey's Kiss wrappers from the New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Hershey's Kiss wrappers (5)
Answer
The answer to Hershey's Kiss wrappers is Foils (5 letters).
Why does Foils fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Hershey's Kiss wrappers' points to FOILS. Foils are thin sheets of metal, typically aluminum, used for wrapping food products. Hershey's Kisses are individually wrapped in distinctive aluminum foil that forms the candy's iconic teardrop shape with a paper plume on top. The foil wrapper serves both as packaging and branding, creating the shiny metallic appearance that makes Hershey's Kisses instantly recognizable.
What does Hershey's Kiss wrappers mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Hershey's
proper noun
•major American chocolate manufacturer founded by Milton Hershey
Kiss
noun
•small cone-shaped chocolate candy made by Hershey's
wrappers
noun
•thin pieces of material used to cover or package food items
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 4-across in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026, by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Foils mean?
noun
•A very thin sheet of metal.
•Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
•Failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
•One of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test.
•The track of an animal.
verb
•To cover or wrap with foil.
•To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
•To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
•To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.
•To defile; to soil.
Origin of the word Foils
•origin: Latin folium meaning 'leaf'
•period: 14th century
The word originally referred to thin metal sheets that resembled leaves, and later extended to mean anything that contrasts with or sets off something else, like a character in literature who highlights another character's qualities.
How to use Foils in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Foils.
•“She carefully unwrapped the chocolate, smoothing out the colorful foils from the Hershey's Kisses before throwing them away.”
•“The chef covered the leftover turkey with aluminum foil to keep it fresh in the refrigerator.”
•“The fencing instructor taught the students proper technique using lightweight practice foils before advancing to competition equipment.”
What are other crossword clues for Foils?
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The New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026 titled “Five in a Row” was published by Ian Livengood and has 33 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Hershey's Kiss wrappers
- What is the answer to Hershey's Kiss wrappers?
- The answer is Foils (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Hershey's Kiss wrappers have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Foils.
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