Blurred streak (6)

I believe the answer is:

smudge

(Other definitions for smudge that I've seen before include "Indistinct mark" , "Choking smoke" , "Messy smear caused by rubbing" , "Messy mark" , "Blur, blot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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