Q: Why was the road sticky? A: Traffic ___ Daily / 103D / 3 letters
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Fruit preserves NYT Crossword Clue
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JAM
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Why This Answer Fits
JAM is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Fruit preserves". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: JAM in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- JAM has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using JAM
Traffic snarl Mini / 5D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Fruit preserves", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 1, 2026 Daily / 1A / 3 letters
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