Flue dust (4)

I believe the answer is:

soot

(Other definitions for soot that I've seen before include "Black chimney powder" , "Carbon black" , "Carbon deposit from burning" , "Carbon dust from fire" , "Something stuck down the chimney" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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