“They may get into a jam”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “They may get into a jam”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 18, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter F
Last letter S
F ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

F I G S

The answer to “They may get into a jam” is FIGS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “They may get into a jam” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is FIGS — a 4-letter word that begins with F and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “They may get into a jam”

What is the answer to “They may get into a jam” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FIGS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, April 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “They may get into a jam”?

The answer FIGS contains 4 letters.

Was “They may get into a jam” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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