This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ D
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SAND as a word: (uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and...; (countable) A specific grade, type, or composition of sand.
SAND has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 17, 2026.
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