Stands for speakers
Latest answer — August 16, 2026
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PODIA is the plural of podium, so these are stands—such as lecterns or platforms—for speakers.
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The answer to “Stands for speakers” in the New York Times crossword is PODIA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 60-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Stands for speakers” answer
PODIA (5 letters)
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What does PODIA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PODIA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra
When else has “Stands for speakers” appeared?
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August 16, 2026 (most recent) → PODIA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Stands for speakers”?
The answer is PODIA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Stands for speakers”?
5 letters: PODIA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 60-Across.
Can “Stands for speakers” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 16, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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