Word before "castle" or "dune" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Word before "castle" or "dune"” from the USA Today crossword of December 2, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025
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SAND is the answer to “Word before "castle" or "dune"”. It means to smooth by rubbing with an abrasive.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To smooth by rubbing with an abrasive.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ASDN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “This, at the beach”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Word before "castle" or "dune"”?
SAND, 4 letters: to smooth by rubbing with an abrasive.
When was “Word before "castle" or "dune"” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of December 2, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.