Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for short

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PBJ is the common short form for a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich. Such a sandwich may be crunchy if the peanut butter or bread contains crisp bits.

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Abbreviation
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich cut in half

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Across

  1. 1Take a quick turn
  2. 4Sound from a monitor
  3. 8One who's definitely not being invited to the party
  4. 14Letters indicating a texter's P.O.V.
  5. 15Fried side dish with catfish, perhaps
  6. 16Cough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercials
  7. 17Mafia members, e.g.
  8. 19Gave a talking to?
  9. 20Tiptoed, say
  10. 21Bamboozle
  11. 23Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr.
  12. 24Messenger
  13. 26Alimony recipients, say
  14. 28Boil ... or a sign of boiling
  15. 30Important travel info, in brief
  16. 31Dessert often eaten before the ides of March
  17. 33Hold up
  18. 35"Light" weapon
  19. 39Verbalized shivers
  20. 41Drinks at a pub
  21. 43Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafel
  22. 44___ Ingebrigtsen, track gold medalist at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics
  23. 46Teary-eyed expression
  24. 48In need of training, say
  25. 49Collect over and over, as resources in a video game
  26. 51Pass, as time doing something
  27. 5311th of a noted 12
  28. 57Was especially wintry
  29. 60Part of a slider
  30. 61___ Roy, "Succession" role for which Kieran Culkin won an Emmy
  31. 63"It is not enough to be industrious; ___ the ants": Henry David Thoreau
  32. 64Smallest member of the genus Lynx
  33. 66Evaluating, as an opponent ... or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid
  34. 68Uncommon color on the red carpet
  35. 69Draw together, as brows
  36. 70Decline cookies, say, with "out"
  37. 71Soaked up the sun
  38. 72___ Pictures (media giant)
  39. 73Last term in a math lecture series?

Down

  1. 10
  2. 2Love of Bologna
  3. 3Fly off the handle
  4. 4They might have deposits
  5. 5Pull (out), as a narrow victory
  6. 6Makes an oopsie
  7. 7Sticky stuff
  8. 8Query for Claude, e.g.
  9. 9Apple accessory announced alongside the removal of the iPhone's headphone jack
  10. 10Record label owned by 72-Across
  11. 11Littlest bits
  12. 12Motrin alternative
  13. 13Epitome of a hot place
  14. 18Reacted to a bad taste, perhaps
  15. 22Like a bike without wheels
  16. 25"Gold" of the 21st century
  17. 27Org. focused on cloud security?
  18. 29Five stars on a scale, typically
  19. 31Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for short
  20. 32Apt name for an investor
  21. 34A.I. that has been trained with massive amounts of text, in brief
  22. 36Something to jump on
  23. 37Many a sleepless night
  24. 38Untapped, as talent
  25. 40Casual gaming site?
  26. 42Drains the life out of
  27. 45Overwhelming stream
  28. 47Compactness
  29. 50Ran amok
  30. 52Lunchtime, say
  31. 53Monastic superior
  32. 54Website that describes itself as "a place to share knowledge and better understand the world"
  33. 55Allow to post on a forum again, e.g.
  34. 56Uses caution while in public during flu season, say
  35. 58Go off with a bang
  36. 59Consideration when diving
  37. 62El ___
  38. 65Channel that pioneered 24-hour TV reporting
  39. 67Grape whose "white" wine is actually pink, informally

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Take a quick turn — Answer: ZAG. Hint: Make a sudden change in direction, like a quick move to the side. ↪️
  2. 4. Sound from a monitor — Answer: BEEP. Hint: A short electronic chirp often signals that a device has noticed something. 🔔
  3. 8. One who's definitely not being invited to the party — Answer: PARIAH. Hint: Think of a social outcast whom everyone is deliberately leaving off the guest list. 🚫
  4. 14. Letters indicating a texter's P.O.V. — Answer: IMO. Hint: These initials signal that the following thought is purely personal. 💭
  5. 15. Fried side dish with catfish, perhaps — Answer: OKRA. Hint: Think of a Southern vegetable side that gets wonderfully crisp in a skillet alongside catfish. 🍽️
  6. 16. Cough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercials — Answer: RICOLA. Hint: This soothing lozenge brand is famous for its unmistakable Alpine-style musical call. 🎶
  7. 17. Mafia members, e.g. — Answer: LOBSTERS. Hint: Think of hard-shelled ocean dwellers known for powerful claws and upscale dinners. 🌊
  8. 19. Gave a talking to? — Answer: ORATED. Hint: Think of someone delivering a speech, perhaps with a stern tone. 🎙️
  9. 20. Tiptoed, say — Answer: CREPT. Hint: Moved quietly and carefully, perhaps to avoid waking someone 🥷
  10. 21. Bamboozle — Answer: STUMP. Hint: Leave someone completely puzzled and unable to figure things out. 🤔
  11. 23. Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr. — Answer: AVE. Hint: Think of Chicago’s famous street named for a Great Lakes state, written in abbreviated form. 🏙️
  12. 24. Messenger — Answer: HERALD. Hint: A town crier might serve as one 📣
  13. 26. Alimony recipients, say — Answer: ESPOUSES. Hint: Think of former married partners receiving support payments. 💰
  14. 28. Boil ... or a sign of boiling — Answer: STEAM. Hint: Think of what rises from a bubbling pot and can also be used to cook food. 🍲
  15. 30. Important travel info, in brief — Answer: ETDS. Hint: These brief initials tell you when a journey is expected to leave. ✈️
  16. 31. Dessert often eaten before the ides of March — Answer: PIE. Hint: Think of a classic baked dessert whose special day falls just before the ides of March. 🍰
  17. 33. Hold up — Answer: STALL. Hint: Think of what a stalled engine does to your journey. 🚗
  18. 35. "Light" weapon — Answer: SABER. Hint: Think of the glowing sword wielded by Jedi in space adventures. ⚔️
  19. 39. Verbalized shivers — Answer: BRRS. Hint: Think of the chilly sound someone makes while trembling. 🥶
  20. 41. Drinks at a pub — Answer: AXLES. Hint: Picture a pub order that also sounds at home in a garage. 🍻
  21. 43. Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafel — Answer: FAVA. Hint: This legume gives traditional Egyptian falafel its creamy center. 🫘
  22. 44. ___ Ingebrigtsen, track gold medalist at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics — Answer: JAKOB. Hint: Think of the Norwegian distance-running star who struck Olympic gold twice. 🥇
  23. 46. Teary-eyed expression — Answer: IMSAD. Hint: A simple way to describe feeling blue or close to tears 😢
  24. 48. In need of training, say — Answer: NEW. Hint: A rookie or beginner might be described this way. 🐣
  25. 49. Collect over and over, as resources in a video game — Answer: FARM. Hint: Repeatedly gather supplies in a game to build up your stockpile. 🎮
  26. 51. Pass, as time doing something — Answer: SPEND. Hint: Use this verb when you devote time to an activity. ⏳
  27. 53. 11th of a noted 12 — Answer: AQUARIUM. Hint: Think of a place where colorful swimmers glide behind glass. 🐠
  28. 57. Was especially wintry — Answer: SNOWED. Hint: Describes something buried beneath an especially heavy blanket of white flakes. ❄️
  29. 60. Part of a slider — Answer: BUN. Hint: This soft bread holds the patty and toppings together in a tiny sandwich. 🍔
  30. 61. ___ Roy, "Succession" role for which Kieran Culkin won an Emmy — Answer: ROMAN. Hint: Think of the mischievous, sharp-tongued youngest Roy sibling played by Kieran Culkin 📺
  31. 63. "It is not enough to be industrious; ___ the ants": Henry David Thoreau — Answer: SOARE. Hint: Use Thoreau’s brief comparison to say the ants share this quality as well. 🐜
  32. 64. Smallest member of the genus Lynx — Answer: BOBCAT. Hint: Think of the small wild cat famous for its stubby tail and tufted ears 🐾
  33. 66. Evaluating, as an opponent ... or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid — Answer: SIZINGUP. Hint: Think of what you do when judging a rival—and when making entries fit the grid. 🧩
  34. 68. Uncommon color on the red carpet — Answer: ORANGE. Hint: Think of a vivid citrus shade that stands out among classic Hollywood hues. 🍊
  35. 69. Draw together, as brows — Answer: KNIT. Hint: What your forehead may do when you’re puzzled or annoyed. 🤔
  36. 70. Decline cookies, say, with "out" — Answer: OPT. Hint: It means choosing not to participate, such as refusing website tracking 🍪
  37. 71. Soaked up the sun — Answer: TANNED. Hint: Got a golden glow from lounging outdoors ☀️
  38. 72. ___ Pictures (media giant) — Answer: SONY. Hint: This entertainment giant is also famous for electronics and gaming. 🎬
  39. 73. Last term in a math lecture series? — Answer: NTH. Hint: The finale of an endless sequence might be described this way. 🔢

Down

  1. 1. 0 — Answer: ZILCH. Hint: It means a complete absence of anything. 🚫
  2. 2. Love of Bologna — Answer: AMORE. Hint: Think of the Italian word for affection, fittingly linked to a city known for mortadella. ❤️
  3. 3. Fly off the handle — Answer: GOBERSERK. Hint: It means to suddenly become wildly angry and uncontrollable 😡
  4. 4. They might have deposits — Answer: BOTTLES. Hint: You may get a little refund for returning these to the store. ♻️
  5. 5. Pull (out), as a narrow victory — Answer: EKE. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to manage or obtain something with great effort. 💪
  6. 6. Makes an oopsie — Answer: ERRS. Hint: Makes a small mistake, perhaps by overlooking a detail. 🤦
  7. 7. Sticky stuff — Answer: PASTE. Hint: It helps paper pieces cling together. 🧴
  8. 8. Query for Claude, e.g. — Answer: PROMPT. Hint: It’s the question or instruction you give an AI to spark a response. 🤖
  9. 9. Apple accessory announced alongside the removal of the iPhone's headphone jack — Answer: AIRPODS. Hint: Think of Apple’s wireless earbuds introduced when the iPhone bid farewell to its headphone jack 🎧
  10. 10. Record label owned by 72-Across — Answer: RCA. Hint: Think of a classic three-letter record label once owned by a major electronics giant. 🎵
  11. 11. Littlest bits — Answer: IOTAS. Hint: Think of the tiniest amounts or smallest details. 🔍
  12. 12. Motrin alternative — Answer: ALEVE. Hint: Think of another familiar over-the-counter pain reliever brand. 💊
  13. 13. Epitome of a hot place — Answer: HADES. Hint: Think of the fiery underworld in Greek mythology. 🔥
  14. 18. Reacted to a bad taste, perhaps — Answer: SPAT. Hint: Think of what your mouth might do after tasting something awful. 🤢
  15. 22. Like a bike without wheels — Answer: USELESS. Hint: Without its essential parts, this ride won’t get you anywhere 🚲
  16. 25. "Gold" of the 21st century — Answer: DATA. Hint: This valuable modern resource fuels algorithms, businesses, and big decisions more than any glittering metal. 📊
  17. 27. Org. focused on cloud security? — Answer: USAF. Hint: This military organization keeps watch over the skies—and their security. ✈️
  18. 29. Five stars on a scale, typically — Answer: MAXIMUM. Hint: On a rating scale, this is the highest score you can give. ⭐
  19. 31. Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for short — Answer: PBJ. Hint: This classic lunch combines nutty spread and fruity sweetness, with a texture that can have a little bite 🥪
  20. 32. Apt name for an investor — Answer: IRA. Hint: Think of a retirement account whose name sounds especially fitting for someone who puts money to work. 💰
  21. 34. A.I. that has been trained with massive amounts of text, in brief — Answer: LLM. Hint: This brief term names an AI model trained on vast amounts of written language. 🤖
  22. 36. Something to jump on — Answer: BANDWAGON. Hint: It’s the popular movement everyone wants to join once it starts rolling. 🎉
  23. 37. Many a sleepless night — Answer: EVE. Hint: Think of the night before a big event or holiday. 🌙
  24. 38. Untapped, as talent — Answer: RAW. Hint: Not yet developed or put to use, like hidden potential. 🌱
  25. 40. Casual gaming site? — Answer: SOFA. Hint: Think of the comfy place where laid-back gaming happens at home. 🛋️
  26. 42. Drains the life out of — Answer: SAPS. Hint: Leaves someone feeling completely exhausted and weak. 🔋
  27. 45. Overwhelming stream — Answer: BARRAGE. Hint: Think of a relentless flood of words, questions, or attacks coming all at once. 🌊
  28. 47. Compactness — Answer: DENSITY. Hint: Think of how much material is packed into a given space 📦
  29. 50. Ran amok — Answer: RIOTED. Hint: Went wildly out of control in a burst of chaos. 🤯
  30. 52. Lunchtime, say — Answer: NOON. Hint: Think of the middle of the day when lunch often happens. ☀️
  31. 53. Monastic superior — Answer: ABBOT. Hint: This religious leader oversees a monastery and its community. 🕊️
  32. 54. Website that describes itself as "a place to share knowledge and better understand the world" — Answer: QUORA. Hint: Think of the question-and-answer site where people share knowledge and seek insights from one another. 💡
  33. 55. Allow to post on a forum again, e.g. — Answer: UNBAN. Hint: Restore someone’s posting privileges after a digital timeout. 🔓
  34. 56. Uses caution while in public during flu season, say — Answer: MASKS. Hint: Takes extra precautions around others when germs are circulating. 😷
  35. 58. Go off with a bang — Answer: ERUPT. Hint: Think of what a volcano might suddenly do when pressure wins. 🌋
  36. 59. Consideration when diving — Answer: DEPTH. Hint: Keep an eye on how far below the surface you go. 🤿
  37. 62. El ___ — Answer: NINO. Hint: This Spanish phrase names a periodic warming of Pacific waters that can disrupt weather worldwide. 🌊
  38. 65. Channel that pioneered 24-hour TV reporting — Answer: CNN. Hint: Think of the pioneering news network that made round-the-clock television reporting its signature. 📺
  39. 67. Grape whose "white" wine is actually pink, informally — Answer: ZIN. Hint: Think of the popular grape behind the blush-colored wine often ordered as a sweeter “white.” 🍷

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“Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for short” answer

PBJ (3 letters)

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Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 31-Down.

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