This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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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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