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The Clue
Sooty dirt (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GRIME
Tags
Notes
The answer GRIME is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
GRIME as a noun:
1. (dirt, filth, grime, soil, stain, grease, grunge) = the state of being covered with unclean things
GRIME as a verb:
1. (dirty, soil, begrime, grime, colly, bemire) = make soiled, filthy, or dirty; "don't soil your clothes when you play outside!"