What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grains needing sun also (4)" mean?

The definition is "Grains". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "sun") + AND (synonym of "also"); definition: "Grains" The answer is SAND.

Grains needing sun also (4)

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