Crossword clue
“Common lunchbox item, informally”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
PBJLetters3
Starts withP
Ends withJ
Vowels0
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About this clue
The clue “Common lunchbox item, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with J.
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What is the answer to the “Common lunchbox item, informally” clue?+
The answer is PBJ (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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