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Particle of soot Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Particle of soot (4) featured in Sun Mini puzzle on January 11, 2026. 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% | OTIOSE Superfluous; i.e. soot (anag.) | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | PROTON Particle composed of three quarks | (6) | USA Today | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | ION + or - particle | (3) | Universal | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 3% | BIT Particle | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 3% | MOTES Dust particles | (5) | USA Today | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 3% | AM Small airborne particles | (2) | USA Today Quick | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 3% | DUST Small airborne particles | (4) | USA Today Quick | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 3% | IONS Charged particles | (4) | Newsday | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 3% | COSMIC ___ dust (particles that might be intergalactic) | (6) | USA Today | Dec 12, 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.