Take, for example, the entry at 2D. I won’t spoil it, but when my brain reads a clue like [Predator in a pod], it instantly comes to the conclusion that somewhere out there exists a group of highly aggressive peas. That’s not the answer, of course — most vegetables are pacifists — but it adds to the enjoyment of solving.

Find the answer for Pie features . . . or what the starred clues' answers have from the people who brought you the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too! Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.