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Particle of soot Crossword Clue
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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SMUT Particle of soot (4) | (4) | The Sun Mini | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | IONS Charged particles | (4) | USA Today | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 3% | GOLDDUST Fine particles of precious metal | (8) | The Times Concise | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | ATOM Particle (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | NEUTRON Atomic particle | (7) | The Times Concise | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 3% | PROTON Tiny particle for weight (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 3% | MESON Subatomic particle | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 3% | OTIOSE Superfluous; i.e. soot (anag.) | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ION + or - particle | (3) | Universal | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 3% | BIT Particle | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 25, 2025 |
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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.