This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (27 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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PODS 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.
PODS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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