The term 'kind of rod' can be solved by two crossword solutions: TOWEL (5 letters) and RAM (3 letters). TOWEL is a soft cloth made from cotton, linen, or other fibers, used for drying or wiping. It is often used in bathrooms and kitchens. RAM is a male sheep, especially one that has been castrated and is kept for breeding or for its meat or wool. It is also a tool used to drive nails into wood or other materials.