Rough particles of sand (4)

I believe the answer is:

grit

(Other definitions for grit that I've seen before include "Determination - which is found on winter roads" , "Particles of stone/sand" , "Small particles of stone or sand" , "Pluck; sand particles" , "Gumption or small pieces of stone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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