Film about Santa (4)

I believe the answer is:

soot

(Other definitions for soot that I've seen before include "Smut" , "Chimney deposit" , "Carbon deposit from burning" , "Carbon dust from fire" , "Deposited carbon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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