Hourglass filler (4)

I believe the answer is:

sand

(Other definitions for sand that I've seen before include "George -, French author" , "Content of hourglass" , "woman writer Chopin loved" , "Rub down (for painting)" , "Result of rock erosion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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