The Clue
Dupin's nom de plume (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SAND
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Notes
The answer SAND is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
SAND as a noun:
1. a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
2. (Sand, George Sand, Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin, Baroness Dudevant) = French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
3. (backbone, grit, guts, moxie, sand, gumption) = fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
SAND as a verb:
1. (sandpaper, sand) = rub with sandpaper; "sandpaper the wooden surface"