Stuff in a long-jump pit (4)

I believe the answer is:

sand

(Other definitions for sand that I've seen before include "Grains of quartz" , "George -, French author" , "Seaside castle-building material" , "Smooth with abrasive paper" , "Loose grains" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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