Which special candy clears a 3x3 area around itself?

The special candy that clears a 3x3 area around itself is the Wrapped candy. It is made by arranging five candies of the same color in an L, T, or similar wrapped configuration rather than a straight line.

When activated, a Wrapped candy explodes and removes the eight surrounding spaces plus its own position, creating a 3x3 clearing effect. It then drops into the newly opened area and explodes a second time. This two-stage blast makes it especially useful near blockers, clustered candies, and board edges.

The Wrapped candy is often mixed up with the Striped candy. A Striped candy clears a full row or column, depending on its stripe direction. A Color bomb removes candies matching a selected color. Combining a Wrapped candy with a Striped candy produces a much wider blast that clears several rows and columns.