This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
J _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ B
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JAMB as a word: (architecture, interior decorating, carpentry) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, wi...; (mining) Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.
JAMB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 12, 2026.
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