What is the answer to "Speck of dust" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Speck of dust" is MOTE (4 letters).

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Speck of dust Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 8, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

MOTE

4 letters · Down · last seen October 8, 2025

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