Small sphere in a pot pie (3)

I believe the answer is:

pea

(Other definitions for pea that I've seen before include "Ape this plant awkwardly" , "Tiny stone" , "Leguminous vegetable" , "garden plant" , "Edible green seed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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