The Universal Crossword puzzle from May 19, 2023 featured the clue "Chimney accumulation", and we've found 30 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to SOOT as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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30 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SOOT
Chimney accumulation
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2023
99%
SOOT
Chimney accumulation
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2023
8%
DISHES
Sink accumulation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
DISHES
Sink accumulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
EMAIL
Common accumulation during vacation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
EMAIL
Common accumulation during vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
BERT
"Mary Poppins" chimney sweep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
8%
BERT
"Mary Poppins" chimney sweep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
8%
SOOTIEST
Like the most grimy chimney
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
8%
SOOTIEST
Like the most grimy chimney
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
8%
DEBT
Borrower's accumulation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
8%
DEBT
Borrower's accumulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
8%
ASHY
Like a chimney sweep's clothes, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2024
8%
ASHY
Like a chimney sweep's clothes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
8%
SOOTHSAYING
*"You can't wrestle a chimney sweep and come out clean," e.g.?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2024
8%
SOOTHSAYING
*"You can't wrestle a chimney sweep and come out clean," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2024
8%
GOTTHESACK
Before heading down the chimney, Santa __
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2023
8%
GOTTHESACK
Before heading down the chimney, Santa __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2023
8%
BONES
Wing night accumulation
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2023
8%
BONES
Wing night accumulation
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2023
8%
INCH
Snowfall accumulation unit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2023
8%
INCH
Snowfall accumulation unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2023
8%
HEAP
Chaotic accumulation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2023
8%
HEAP
Chaotic accumulation
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2023
8%
ALGAE
Aquarium accumulation
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2023
8%
ALGAE
Aquarium accumulation
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2023
8%
LINT
Dryer accumulation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2022
8%
LINT
Dryer accumulation
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2022
8%
SANTACLAUSE
Constitutional section on entering through the chimney?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2022
8%
SANTACLAUSE
Constitutional section on entering through the chimney?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2022
8%
SKY
Where chimney swifts fly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2022
8%
SKY
Where chimney swifts fly
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2022
8%
ETNA
Volcano known as Vulcan's chimney
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2022
8%
ETNA
Volcano known as Vulcan's chimney
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2022
8%
TABS
Surfer's accumulation?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2022
8%
TABS
Surfer's accumulation?
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2022
8%
SOOTINESS
Quality of a dirty chimney
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
8%
SOOTINESS
Quality of a dirty chimney
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
8%
SOOTED
Like a busy chimney sweep's clothes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2021
8%
SOOTED
Like a busy chimney sweep's clothes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2021
8%
SCUM
Neglected aquarium's accumulation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2020
8%
SCUM
Neglected aquarium's accumulation
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2020
8%
ROOFDRECK
*Gutter accumulation?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2020
8%
ROOFDRECK
*Gutter accumulation?
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2020
8%
ANOD
"And giving __, up the chimney ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2020
8%
ANOD
"And giving __, up the chimney ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2020
8%
PILE
Paperwork accumulation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2019
8%
PILE
Paperwork accumulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2019
8%
APPS
Cell accumulation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2019
8%
APPS
Cell accumulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
8%
COBWEBS
Attic accumulation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2019
8%
COBWEBS
Attic accumulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2019
8%
CHIISTMASGIF
Animated image of Santa repeatedly going down the chimney?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2019
8%
CHIISTMASGIF
Animated image of Santa repeatedly going down the chimney?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2019
1%
PEATS
Bog accumulations
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
1%
PEATS
Bog accumulations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
1%
SANTA
He goes down chimneys
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2020
1%
SANTA
He goes down chimneys
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Chimney accumulation" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 30 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SOOT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Chimney accumulation"?
The best answer for "Chimney accumulation" is SOOT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Chimney accumulation" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 19, 2023.