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The Clue
Lampblack, essentially (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