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The Clue

Chimney covering (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SOOT

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Notes

The answer SOOT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

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Definition

SOOT as a noun:

1. (carbon black, lampblack, soot, smut, crock) = a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

SOOT as a verb:

1. coat with soot