“Smooths, in a way” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SANDS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smooths, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 19, 2026, where it runs at 44 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 19, 2026.