Crossword answer
JAB
3 letters · Used for 34 different clues · 84 appearances · Last seen Newsday, August 20, 2026
Letter pattern
JAB
Clues that lead to JAB
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Quick punch3NewsdayAug 20, 2026
The "one" in a one-two punch3USA TodayAug 9, 2026
Sharp poke3Crosswords With FriendsJul 13, 2026
Poke3Evening StandardJun 30, 2026
Boxing punch3New York TimesJun 22, 2026
Quick punch, in boxing3Daily ThemedJun 18, 2026
A boxing punch or vaccination in the UK3Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 4, 2026
Juliet Seaman makes punch3The IndependentMay 27, 2026
Punch in the ring3New York TimesMay 26, 2026
Pugilist’s punch3Eugene ShefferMay 25, 2026
Mocking comment3NewsdayMay 21, 2026
Poke with a stick3Daily ThemedMay 10, 2026
Not a slow poke3NewsdayApr 25, 2026
Boxer's punch3NewsdayApr 22, 2026
Poke with a sharp object3Daily ThemedApr 17, 2026
Probing boxing punch3NYT MidiApr 13, 2026
Sharp punch in boxing3Daily ThemedMar 27, 2026
Boxer's short punch3Evening StandardDec 3, 2025
Boxer's quick punch (rhymes with "tab")3Daily ThemedNov 8, 2025
Jack tar shot in the arm3The IndependentNov 1, 2025
Sharp boxing punch3Daily ThemedOct 11, 2025
Short punch3Evening StandardOct 9, 2025
Short quick punch3Evening StandardAug 6, 2025
Vaccine shot3Daily ThemedMar 27, 2025
Boxer's sharp punch3Daily ThemedAug 21, 2024
Boxer's quick and sharp strike3Daily ThemedMay 13, 2024
Boxer's quick punch3Daily ThemedMar 6, 2024
Vaccine shot, slangily3Daily ThemedJul 12, 2023
Sharp punch from a boxer3Daily ThemedMay 11, 2023
Quick sharp blow3Daily ThemedJan 17, 2023
Quick short punch3Evening StandardDec 22, 2022
An injection, yes, with British capital3Evening StandardMay 18, 2022
Boxing move3Daily ThemedFeb 10, 2022
Boxer's hit3Daily ThemedOct 16, 2021
About JAB in crosswords
JAB is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 84 times in our database across 34 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Quick punch” in the Newsday crossword on August 20, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
GEMVery admirable person (3)
HANSci-fi pilot ___ Solo
NAGTalk the hind leg off a horse?
DNAType of test on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation": Abbr.
SEECall, as a poker bet
RIOBrazilian metropolis, informally
OREMetallic mineral
ALEBitter ___ (brew)
EARDrum location
IOUPromise of payment
SRI___ Lanka, island in the Indian Ocean
EURWhere Ger. is
MAI__ Tai cocktail
PIEPastry dish
Every appearance of JAB (84)
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Aug 20, 2026
Quick punch · Newsday · Down
Aug 9, 2026
The "one" in a one-two punch · USA Today · 6 Across
Jul 13, 2026
Sharp poke · Crosswords With Friends · 42
Jun 30, 2026
Poke · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Jun 22, 2026
Boxing punch · New York Times · 65 Down
Jun 18, 2026
Quick punch, in boxing · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Jun 4, 2026
A boxing punch or vaccination in the UK · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 30
May 27, 2026
Juliet Seaman makes punch · The Independent · 1 Down
May 26, 2026
Punch in the ring · New York Times · 28 Down
May 25, 2026
Pugilist’s punch · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
May 21, 2026
Mocking comment · Newsday · Down
May 18, 2026
Quick punch · LA Times · Down
May 16, 2026
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Across
May 10, 2026
Poke with a stick · Daily Themed · 22 Down
Apr 25, 2026
Not a slow poke · Newsday · Down
Apr 22, 2026
Boxer's punch · Newsday · Across
Apr 17, 2026
Poke with a sharp object · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Apr 13, 2026
Probing boxing punch · NYT Midi · 1 Across
Apr 4, 2026
Quick punch · Daily Themed · 26 Across
Mar 27, 2026
Sharp punch in boxing · Daily Themed · 4 Across
Feb 2, 2026
Pugilist’s punch · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Jan 30, 2026
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Down
Jan 11, 2026
Quick punch · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Dec 9, 2025
Poke · New York Times · 23 Down
Dec 3, 2025
Boxer's short punch · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Nov 17, 2025
Quick punch · New York Times · 60 Down
Nov 8, 2025
Boxer's quick punch (rhymes with "tab") · Daily Themed · 1 Across
Nov 1, 2025
Jack tar shot in the arm · The Independent · 26 Down
Oct 11, 2025
Sharp boxing punch · Daily Themed · 1 Across
Oct 9, 2025
Short punch · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Sep 2, 2025
Quick punch · Daily Themed · 50 Down
Aug 6, 2025
Short quick punch · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Apr 5, 2025
Boxer's punch · Daily Themed · 23 Down
Mar 27, 2025
Vaccine shot · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Dec 26, 2024
Quick punch, in boxing · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Dec 12, 2024
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Down
Oct 8, 2024
Sharp boxing punch · Daily Themed · 7 Across
Aug 21, 2024
Boxer's sharp punch · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Jul 23, 2024
Poke · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jul 8, 2024
Pugilist’s punch · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across
Jun 20, 2024
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
May 18, 2024
Pugilist’s punch · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Across
May 15, 2024
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
May 13, 2024
Boxer's quick and sharp strike · Daily Themed · 43 Down
May 9, 2024
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Across
Mar 6, 2024
Boxer's quick punch · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Dec 27, 2023
Short punch · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Nov 1, 2023
Boxer's punch · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Aug 29, 2023
Boxer's quick punch · Daily Themed · 47 Down
Jul 31, 2023
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 50 Down
Jul 26, 2023
Boxer's quick punch · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Jul 12, 2023
Vaccine shot, slangily · Daily Themed · 23 Down
May 11, 2023
Sharp punch from a boxer · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Mar 10, 2023
Boxer's quick punch · Daily Themed · 49 Down
Jan 17, 2023
Quick sharp blow · Daily Themed · 50 Across
Dec 22, 2022
Quick short punch · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Dec 12, 2022
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
Nov 23, 2022
Sharp punch, in boxing · Daily Themed · 25 Across
Nov 1, 2022
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Sep 16, 2022
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Jun 23, 2022
Vaccine shot · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Jun 2, 2022
Short punch · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jun 2, 2022
Sharp boxing punch · Daily Themed · 4 Across
May 18, 2022
An injection, yes, with British capital · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Mar 30, 2022
Poke · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Feb 10, 2022
Boxing move · Daily Themed · 51 Down
Dec 5, 2021
Quick sharp blow · Daily Themed · 5 Across
Nov 9, 2021
Quick punch · Daily Themed · 44 Across
Oct 18, 2021
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Oct 16, 2021
Boxer's hit · Daily Themed · 5 Across
Oct 8, 2021
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
Sep 30, 2021
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down
Jun 26, 2021
Quick punch · Daily Themed · 1 Across
Jun 19, 2021
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Across
Jun 15, 2021
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Jun 1, 2021
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 41 Across
May 12, 2021
Poke · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Feb 12, 2021
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Down
Jun 10, 2020
Boxer’s short punch · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Mar 19, 2020
Short punch · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Mar 18, 2020
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Across
Feb 18, 2020
Poke · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Down
Dec 5, 2019
Short quick punch · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jun 5, 2018
Poke · Evening Standard · 30 Across