Dirt in a 57-Across (4)

I believe the answer is:

soot

(Other definitions for soot that I've seen before include "Carbon deposit from burning" , "Chimney coating" , "Stuff from chimneys" , "Carbon black" , "Residue from burning" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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