The term 'Some Pretzel Shapes' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: 'Rods' (4 letters) and 'Twists' (6 letters). Pretzels are a type of baked snack that originated in Europe, and are now popular around the world. The two most common shapes for pretzels are rods and twists. Rods are long, thin pretzels that are usually straight, while twists are pretzels that have been twisted into a knot-like shape.