Crossword answer
JABS
4 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 26, 2026
Letter pattern
JABS
Clues that lead to JABS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Pointed remarks4New York TimesAug 26, 2026
Vaccinations, informally4Daily ThemedAug 11, 2026
Boxers quick blows4Crosswords With FriendsJul 7, 2026
Quick punches4New York TimesJun 1, 2026
Pokes4Eugene ShefferMay 5, 2026
Pokes with something sharp4Daily ThemedMar 10, 2026
Inoculations, informally4NewsdayNov 27, 2025
Zingers4New York TimesJul 29, 2025
Pokes in the ring4New York TimesJun 18, 2025
Short boxing blows4The IndependentJun 17, 2025
Quick shots4New York TimesApr 25, 2025
Sharp criticisms4NewsdayApr 10, 2025
About JABS in crosswords
JABS is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Pointed remarks” in the New York Times crossword on August 26, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
GONEDeparted
IBET“Yeah, right!”
ARMSLimbs on cacti
SKIDSlip across the road
EDENUtopia
SHOWBroadway play, e.g.
DIALRadio knob
IRASInvestments for the future: Abbr.
DENYTurn down
ISTO"That ___ say ..." ("I mean ...")
PSST"Hey, you!"
OMENProphetic sign
ERNOCube inventor Rubik
BARBSharp point on a ranch fence
Every appearance of JABS (14)
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Aug 26, 2026
Pointed remarks · New York Times · 52 Across
Aug 11, 2026
Vaccinations, informally · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Jul 7, 2026
Boxers quick blows · Crosswords With Friends · 49
Jun 1, 2026
Quick punches · New York Times · 19 Across
May 5, 2026
Pokes · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Mar 10, 2026
Pokes with something sharp · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Nov 27, 2025
Inoculations, informally · Newsday · Across
Jul 29, 2025
Zingers · New York Times · 52 Down
Jun 18, 2025
Pokes in the ring · New York Times · 38 Down
Jun 17, 2025
Short boxing blows · The Independent · 18 Down
Apr 25, 2025
Quick shots · New York Times · 11 Across
Apr 10, 2025
Sharp criticisms · Newsday · Down
Jan 30, 2024
Pokes · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Oct 9, 2021
Pokes · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down