This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

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n. a pile of sand

n. ,(computing) any of several models in which a series of connected nodes interact with their neighbours according to fixed rules

n. a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in

"In reality, however, they're pursuing a different agenda: transforming this former sandpile into a shoppers 'and sun worshippers' paradise."

toy    plaything