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% LAST Only remaining (4) (4) Mirror Classic Feb 5, 2026
3% STAY Remain (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 4, 2026
3% HOVER Remain suspended (5) Puzzler Backwords Feb 4, 2026
3% BIDE Dwell; remain (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 3, 2026
3% SMOKE Sign of a fire (5)
3% EARTH __, Wind & Fire (5) Commuter Feb 3, 2026
3% BAPTISM ___ by fire (7) USA Today Feb 2, 2026
3% EMBER Fire proof? (5) LA Times Mini Jan 31, 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.