This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SOD as a word: (uncountable) The stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward; (uncountable) Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.
SOD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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