“|X:X:X:X| |X:X:X:X| |X:X:X:X|” crossword clue
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••••••••••TRAFFICJAM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRAFFICJAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “|X:X:X:X| |X:X:X:X| |X:X:X:X|”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 5, 2026, where it runs at 58 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 5, 2026 grid43DMeat stick brand7 ltrs›44DCommuter's charge7 ltrs›45DBarraged with irrelevant material7 ltrs›48DFirst tennis player to achieve a Golden Slam4 ltrs›51DJump ___ (horror movie staple)5 ltrs›52DWilling to take part in5 ltrs›56DPine4 ltrs›58DConfucian "way"3 ltrs›59DEnergize, with "up"3 ltrs›60DSuffix with capital3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 5, 20261ADives into5 ltrs›6ACause to crack up4 ltrs›10APillow covering4 ltrs›14AFlorida's ___ National Forest5 ltrs›15AGive quite a shock4 ltrs›16AAntifur org.4 ltrs›19ASheltered from the wind4 ltrs›20ACharge on imports4 ltrs›
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