What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Traffic snarl" from July 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Traffic snarl”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

JAM

Letters3

Starts withJ

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 17, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Traffic snarl” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with J and ends with M.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for July 17, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Traffic snarl” clue?+

The answer is JAM (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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