Missing Vowels: 8 Things You’ll Find in the Kitchen

Somebody raided the kitchen and made off with all the vowels! Each of today’s eight words is an everyday kitchen item with its A’s, E’s, I’s, O’s and U’s replaced by blanks. Fill them back in and you’ll have the whole kitchen put back together.

Today's missing vowels

Each word is something you'd find in a kitchen – fill in the missing vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and type the whole word.

SP_T_L_
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C_SS_R_L_
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T__ST_R
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SK_LL_T
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T__SP__N
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C_PB__RD
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M_CR_W_V_
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S__C_P_N
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How to Play

Each blank stands for one missing vowel: A, E, I, O or U.
Type the whole word in the box and tap Check.
Stuck? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Show answer to move on.
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A Little Strategy

Start by sounding out the consonants – they carry most of a word’s shape. Count the blanks, too: a long run of letters with just one or two gaps is often the easiest place to begin. And think about where you’d find each item, from the stove to the cupboard.