Particle of soot Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Particle of soot (4) last seen in Sun Mini puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SMUT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SMUT Particle of soot (4) (4) The Sun Mini Jan 11, 2026
3% MESON Subatomic particle (5) Newsday Apr 5, 2026
3% BETATRON Certain particle accelerator (8) New York Times Apr 4, 2026
3% ATOM Small particle (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 1, 2026
3% QUARK Particle with six "flavors" (5) Universal Mar 31, 2026
3% QUARKSOUP Hot mixture of elementary particles (9) LA Times Daily Mar 31, 2026
3% IONS Charged particles (4)
3% TAU ___ particle (3) New York Times Mar 28, 2026
3% PION Short-lived particle (4) New York Times Mar 28, 2026
3% FLAKE Particle of snow (5) (5) Mirror Classic Mar 28, 2026

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In the world of crossword puzzles, "Particle of soot" is a clever way to hint at the answer "SMUT." Soot is a black powdery substance, and smut can refer to a similar type of dirty residue. This clue showcases how crossword puzzles play with words and meanings to keep solvers engaged.