Cryptic crossword clue
Covered in blotches and wet earth in odd soggy parts 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SMUDGY

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The straight part
We know that "Covered in blotches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case covered in blotches = smudgy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SMUDGY mean?

SMUDGY adjective
  1. Marked with smudges.
  2. Like a thick smoke (such as is emitted by a smudge pot).

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