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The Clue

"___ me" (chimney sweep's O.K.) (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SOOTS

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Notes

The answer SOOTS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

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"It ___ me!" (chimney sweep's cry)

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