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% PHOTONS Light particles (7) Commuter Feb 23, 2026
3% NEUTRINO Subatomic particle (8) The Times Concise Feb 20, 2026
3% PROTON Atomic particle (6) The Times Concise Feb 13, 2026
3% OATS Stable particles? (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 12, 2026
3% ATOM Particle (4) (4) Mirror Quick Feb 10, 2026
3% GRAIN Particle of sand (5) (5) Mirror Classic Feb 9, 2026
3% BOSONS Subatomic particles (6) LA Times Daily Feb 8, 2026
3% IONS Charged particles (4) USA Today Feb 8, 2026
3% ATOMS Particles (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 4, 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.