Sand
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Fine particles of rock and mineral found on beaches and in deserts. Granular material.
“The children built castles in the sand at the beach.”
Pronunciation
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/sænd/
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Common noun with frequent consonants S, N, D and vowel A.
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Scrabble
Worth 5 points; good for forming compounds like SANDAL or SANDY.
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