Sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. The crossword solutions for the term SAND include SMOOTH (6 letters), SCOUR (5 letters), POLISH (6 letters), BEIGE (5 letters), SHORE (5 letters), SILICA (6 letters), GRIT (4 letters), TRAP (4 letters), and DOLLAR (6 letters). SMOOTH refers to the texture of sand, which can be made smoother by scouring and polishing it. BEIGE is a color often associated with sand, as many beaches have BEIGE-colored sand. SHORE is another word for beach, which is where sand is commonly found. SILICA is a type of mineral that is a major component of sand, along with other minerals such as quartz and feldspar. GRIT is a term used to describe the coarseness of sand, while TRAP is a type of sedimentary rock composed of sand and other materials. Finally, DOLLAR is a type of sandstone that is named for its resemblance to the shape of a DOLLAR coin.