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What remains after a fire Crossword Clue
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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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ASHES What remains after a fire | (5) | New York Times | Jul 20, 2020 |
| 4% | ASH Fire remains | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 3% | SACK Fire | (4) | Universal | May 21, 2026 |
| 3% | SIT Remain unused | (3) | Newsday | May 21, 2026 |
| 3% | EMBER Fire remnant | (5) | Wall Street Journal | May 20, 2026 |
| 3% | RESIDUE What remains of troops you heard breaching flank | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 18, 2026 |
| 3% | CANOPENER Fire starter? | (9) | New York Times | May 17, 2026 |
| 3% | BURN Set fire to | (4) | Commuter | May 15, 2026 |
| 3% | IGNITE Set fire to | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | May 9, 2026 |
| 3% | STAY Remain | (4) | Commuter | May 8, 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.