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Jam, yes; but not much butter (6)

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I believe the answer is:

scrape

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'jam' is the definition.
(both can mean a difficult situation)

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(Other definitions for scrape that I've seen before include "Difficult predicament" , "Capers (anag.)" , "Graze - awkward predicament" , "Grate, scratch" , "Slight injury - close shave?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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