This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (39 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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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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