This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (39 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: 3 squares
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R _ _
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ROD as a word: A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff; A longitudinal pole used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent.
ROD has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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