Way out in space

POD

Think of a compact, detachable compartment that might carry astronauts or cargo on a spacecraft. It’s not the whole ship—just a small, self-contained unit.

"Way out in space" plays on the double meaning of "space." It can refer to outer space, but here it hints at a small enclosed area—like a "pod," which is a compact, self-contained unit. Think of a space capsule or even a pea pod, where "pod" fits as something that’s literally a "way out" (an exit) when you’re inside it. The clue cleverly misdirects you to the cosmos before bringing it back to a simple, everyday word.