What a beach shower helps wash off (4)

I believe the answer is:

sand

(Other definitions for sand that I've seen before include "Granular substance" , "Fine grit" , "Fine stone particles" , "Content of hourglass" , "Desert material" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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