This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ A
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PODIA as a word: (sports and other competitions) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize; (sports) A result amongst the best three at a competition.
PODIA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 15, 2026.
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