This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 13, 2025 (38 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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JAR as a word: (originally) An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial; A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
JAR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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