This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ _ M
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JETSAM as a word: Items thrown overboard from a ship or boat in distress in order to lighten its load; (by extension) Discarded or leftover odds and ends.
JETSAM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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