This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PBJ as a word: Initialism of peanut butter and jelly. [(uncountable, US) Peanut butter and jelly (or jam) that is spread on bread to make a sandwich.].
PBJ has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 6, 2026.
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