Tiny stones (4)

I believe the answer is:

sand

(Other definitions for sand that I've seen before include "Beach susbstance" , "Sort of paper, piper, castle or martin" , "Result of rock erosion" , "Rock particles; smooth" , "Grit; powdered rock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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