Related Clues:

• Stainer of Santa's coat
• Component of Japanese sumi ink
• Burnt-coal residue
• Target of a sweep
• It's black in a stack
• Chimney stuff
• Toner ingredient
• It should cover Santa
• Some particulates
• Pollution on some bricks
• Grate film
• Grate stuff?
• Most in need of breaking in
• Black buildup
• Chimney sweep's removal