Crossword clue

“They may recently have been in a jam”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
STUBBEDTOES
Letters11
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 19, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “They may recently have been in a jam” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 19, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “They may recently have been in a jam” clue?+

The answer is STUBBEDTOES (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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