Preserves, in a way, can refer to a variety of methods used to keep food from spoiling. Dries, with 5 letters, is a method of preserving food by removing moisture, such as drying fruits and vegetables in the sun or using a dehydrator. Corns, also with 5 letters, is a type of preserved food made by boiling corn kernels in a sugary syrup and then canning them. Ices, with 4 letters, is a method of preserving food by freezing it, such as making ice cream or freezing fruit. Embalms, with 7 letters, is a method of preserving bodies by injecting them with chemicals to prevent decomposition. CANS, with 4 letters, is a method of preserving food by sealing it in an airtight container. SALTS, with 5 letters, is a method of preserving food by soaking it in a brine solution. All of these methods are ways of preserving food, in a way.