Thick mud or sediment (6)

I believe the answer is:

sludge

(Other definitions for sludge that I've seen before include "Gloop, gunk, muck" , "Thick, soft, wet mud" , "Thick greasy mud" , "Melting snow" , "'Muck, slime (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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