This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (103 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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J _ _
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JAM as a word: (less common in the US) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts; (countable) A difficult situation.
JAM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
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