This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 15, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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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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