Fine sand Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Fine sand that was published at USA Today crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fine sand" fits the answer "SILT" due to the following reasons:

• Texture: Silts are granular materials that are finer than sand but coarser than clay.
• Particle Size: Silts typically range in particle size from 0.002 to 0.05 mm, making them finer than sand particles which range from 0.05 to 2 mm.
• Composition: Silts consist of mineral particles that are smaller than sand grains, often of quartz and feldspar.
• Deposition: Fine silts settle in slow-moving water environments, just like how fine sand particles may settle in certain calm water bodies.

Therefore, the term "SILT" is a fitting answer for the clue "Fine sand" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "SILT"

fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbour.

Example :

the river's mouth had silted up

the soil ends up silting up the stream

the silted mouth of the river

 The Crossword clue "Fine sand" published 18 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	18 December 2023	SILT
Star Tribune	25 October 2023	SILT
Penny dell	19 September 2023	SILT
Crossword Champ Pro	22 December 2022	SILT
Universal	19 August 2008	SILT