The crossword solution for the term STEW POD is OKRA, which is a four-letter word. OKRA is a flowering plant in the mallow family, native to Africa and widely cultivated in tropical and warm temperate regions around the world. It is an important part of many cuisines, particularly in the Southern United States, where it is used to make stewed dishes such as gumbo. The edible green pods of the OKRA plant are also known as 'stew pods' due to their use in stews.