The term 'Tin Can' has two crossword solutions: DESTROYER (9 letters) and FOODCONTAINER (13 letters). The term 'Tin Can' is a colloquialism for a metal container, usually made of tin-plated steel. It is most commonly used to store food, but it can also refer to a type of naval vessel, known as a DESTROYER, which was used in the early 20th century. Destroyers were small, fast ships that were designed to protect larger vessels from attack. Tin cans have been used for centuries to store food, and they are still widely used today.