“They may recently have been in a jam” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STUBBEDTOES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They may recently have been in a jam”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 19, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 19, 2025 grid1AFashion designer Schiaparelli4 ltrs›13AThings that may be connected4 ltrs›15ASome arthritis4 ltrs›17AFire in one's belly8 ltrs›20AJewish honorific3 ltrs›27AHome ___5 ltrs›32ATrusted one, typically5 ltrs›35ASilver of the Silver Bulletin4 ltrs›38ASuddenly kicks the bucket9 ltrs›41A"Opportunity," per Henry Wadsworth Longfellow3 ltrs›44A___ Hadley, "Clever Girl" novelist5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 19, 20255ABoomer playing in a band8 ltrs›14A2023 musical with a Tony for Best Choreography9 ltrs›16AClimbed without ropes10 ltrs›19AOld money, for short?3 ltrs›21AThey work around the clock5 ltrs›23ABig Apple athlete5 ltrs›29ASummer Olympics event4 ltrs›31AGram alternative3 ltrs›
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