What remains after a fire Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue What remains after a fire last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ASHES.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASHES What remains after a fire (5) New York Times Jul 20, 2020
4% ASH Fire remains (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 26, 2025
3% LAUNCH Fire (a rocket) (6) The Times Concise Jan 12, 2026
3% BURN Set fire to (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 9, 2026
3% UNUSED Remaining unacquainted (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 8, 2026
3% ASHBIN Container for burnt remains (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
3% TRUCE Cease-fire (5) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
3% CONFLAGRATION Fire (13) The Telegraph Quick Jan 5, 2026
3% STOKE Feed, as a fire (5) Newsday Jan 4, 2026
3% STAY Remain (4) Commuter Jan 2, 2026

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Ashes are the residue left behind when materials burn. In a crossword, "What remains after a fire" hints at this powdery substance. Ashes hold symbolic significance in various cultures and are often associated with purification and renewal.