This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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POD as a word: (botany) A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod; (collective, zoology) A group of whales, dolphins, seals, porpoises or hippopotami.
POD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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