“Q: Why was the road sticky? A: Traffic ___” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Q: Why was the road sticky? A: Traffic ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 19, 2026, where it runs at 103 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.