Small smooth fragment of rock (6)

I believe the answer is:

pebble

(Other definitions for pebble that I've seen before include "Small roundish stone" , "A small smooth stone" , "There are many on a stony beach" , "Small fragment of rock" , "one of many on beach" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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