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 Wood remains after fire (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 11, 2026
3% PENDS Remains to be decided (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 8, 2026
3% STAYS Remains (5) (5) Mirror Classic Sep 8, 2026
3% LAST Only remaining (4) (4) Mirror Classic Sep 7, 2026
3% EMBER Fire remnant (5) USA Today Sep 6, 2026
3% AIM "Ready, ___, fire!" (3) New York Times Midi Sep 3, 2026
3% CERAMIC Work from Potter after getting fired? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 2, 2026
3% AFLAME On fire (6) Universal Aug 28, 2026
3% PSYCHS Fires (up) (6) Wall Street Journal Aug 27, 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.