The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PECTINS which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2001.
They're often in a jam crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| PECTINS | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: They're often in a jam
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Crossword Answer definitions
PECTINS noun- A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).
 
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