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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% | SMUTS Blackens with soot | (5) | Newsday | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 3% | ION + or - particle | (3) | New York Times | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | SAND Pale yellow coastal particles | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | ATOM Physics particle | (4) | The Times Concise | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 3% | BOSON Particle in quantum mechanics | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jul 3, 2026 |
| 3% | ANION Negatively charged particle | (5) | Commuter | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 3% | BIT Particle | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 3% | FOOTSLOG Flog soot (anag) - trudge (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 3% | MESON Subatomic particle | (5) | Newsday | Jun 7, 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.