Traffic snarl Mini / 5D / 3 letters
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Q: Why was the road sticky? A: Traffic ___ NYT Crossword Clue
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JAM
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
JAM is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Q: Why was the road sticky? A: Traffic ___". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 103D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: JAM in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- JAM has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 103D.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Q: Why was the road sticky? A: Traffic ___", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 103D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 103D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 19, 2026 Daily / 103D / 3 letters
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