Cloth in a beach bag (5)

I believe the answer is:

towel

(Other definitions for towel that I've seen before include "Piece of absorbent cloth or paper for drying" , "Owlet (anag)" , "Bathroom item" , "what sweater needs?" , "Dryer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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