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Some pretzel shapes NYT Midi Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 25, 2026
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Meaning cue
Think of the long straight four-letter plural form sold alongside pretzel twists.
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Why it fits
RODS fits because some pretzels are baked as straight rod shapes; the plural clue requires the four-letter plural answer.
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“Some” permits one of several pretzel forms, and the plural noun “shapes” requires a plural category.
Answer meaning
Pretzel rods are long, straight, stick-shaped pretzels rather than the familiar looped or twisted form.
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5-Down in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for August 25, 2026.
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