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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% | ION Particle with a charge | (3) | Universal | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 3% | IONS Charged particles | (4) | LA Times Daily | May 31, 2026 |
| 3% | ATOM Basic particle | (4) | USA Today | May 29, 2026 |
| 3% | SPECK Tiny particle | (5) | Premier Sunday | May 24, 2026 |
| 3% | PROTON Positive particle | (6) | USA Today | May 24, 2026 |
| 3% | BOSON Higgs particle, eg | (5) | The Times Concise | May 16, 2026 |
| 3% | FLAKE Particle of snow (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | May 13, 2026 |
| 3% | ELECTRON Elementary particle | (8) | The Times Concise | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 3% | PION Subatomic particle | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 18, 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.