This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025 (54 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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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
J _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ S
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About the answer
JARS 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.
JARS 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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