Encrusted dirt

I believe the answer is:

crud

(Other definitions for crud that I've seen before include "worthless stuff" , "That's disgusting" , "radioactive waste" , "Unpleasant substance" , "Disgusting waste matter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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