Smooths, like wood (5)

I believe the answer is:

sands

(Other definitions for sands that I've seen before include "You may see them by sea" , "Beach" , "Polishes (eg, wood)" , "They run out (of time)" , "Smooths" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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