The term 'ODE FORM' is a type of poetic structure, and the crossword solution 'PINDARIC' is an 8-letter word that refers to this form. Pindaric Odes are a type of lyric poem written in ancient Greece by the poet Pindar. They are composed of three stanzas, with the first two being identical in length and meter, and the third being shorter. The content of the poem typically focuses on praising a person or event.