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Sorry, I misunderstood.

I have - di?oot - the omitted letter is "r" (I think!)

Hi Davipde
You already have the usual abbreviation for "senior cop", and the "smut" is something black. You have correctly identified the missing letter. The full solution might be applied to a tree, fir example.

Got it, now!
Many thanks.

Davipde, glad you got there in the end! It's over three weeks since I did this puzzle, that's why I wanted a crossing letter or two for your clue.