The Clue
Got into a jam? (3 letter answer)
The Answer
ATE
Tags
Notes
The answer ATE is very common and appears about once every 22 puzzles.
Related Clues
Consumed
Corroded
Devoured
Dined
Disposed of
Downed
Fed on
Gobbled
Gulped
Had
Lunched
Noshed
Partook of
Supped
Bolted down
Broke bread
Broke a fast
Chowed down
Dug into
Enjoyed the taramasalata
Eroded (away)
Gobbled up
Gulped down
Had a bite
Had a grinder
Had a hero?
Had something
Killed a hero?
Lunched, say
Polished off
Put away
Took sides?
Took tiffin
Tucked away
Was corrosive
Wolfed down
Didn't go hungry
Got into a pickle?
Had a little lamb
Mischievous child of Eris
Definition
ATE as a noun:
1. goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
EAT as a verb:
1. take in solid food; "She was eating a banana"; "What did you eat for dinner last night?"
2. eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation"
3. (feed, eat) = take in food; used of animals only; "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat"; "What do whales eat?"
4. (consume, eat up, use up, eat, deplete, exhaust, run through, wipe out) = use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week"
5. (eat, eat on) = worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way; "What's eating you?"
6. (corrode, eat, rust) = cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"