Crossword clue

“Structures that block soil”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
RETAININGWALLS
Letters14
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Aug 7, 202514 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Structures that block soil” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 7, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with R and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Structures that block soil” clue?+

The answer is RETAININGWALLS (14 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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