The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MACHAIR
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The straight part
We know that "Sandy beach" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sandy beach = machair.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
MACHAIR noun- A type of calcareous sandy terrain formed mostly from seashells, found by the coast in areas of Scotland and Ireland.