Mud, mire or muck (6)

I believe the answer is:

sludge

(Other definitions for sludge that I've seen before include "Thick greasy mud" , "Melting snow" , "Ooze" , "Soft mud; slimy waste" , "Mire - sewage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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