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.

Crossword Answer For Particle of soot (4):

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)
3%	ATOMS Elementary particles	(5)
3%	GRAIN Particle, scrap (5)	(5)	Puzzler	Aug 20, 2026
3%	PION Certain subatomic particle	(4)	The Atlantic	Aug 16, 2026
3%	SAWDUST Particles of cut wood (7)	(7)	Mirror Classic	Aug 4, 2026
3%	ATOM Basic particle	(4)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Jul 26, 2026
3%	QUARK Elementary subatomic particle	(5)	LA Times Daily	Jul 20, 2026
3%	GRANULE Small particle	(7)	Puzzler Backwords	Jul 19, 2026
3%	SMUTS Blackens with soot	(5)	Newsday	Jul 16, 2026

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What is the answer of Particle of soot (4) Crossword Clue?

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.