The term FRYING AID refers to three items commonly used for frying food: a WOK (3 letters), a PAN (3 letters), and LARD (4 letters). A wok is a large, round-bottomed cooking vessel originating from China. It is typically used for stir-frying, deep-frying, and steaming. A PAN is a flat-bottomed cooking vessel that is usually made of metal and used for frying, baking, and boiling. LARD is a type of fat derived from pork that is used for cooking and baking. All three of these items are commonly used as aids for frying food.