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“Fireplace residue”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fireplace residue”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter H
A ? H

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A S H

The answer to “Fireplace residue” is ASH

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Mar 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Fireplace residue” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ASH

ASH has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Fireplace residue”

What is the answer to “Fireplace residue” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Fireplace residue”?

The answer ASH contains 3 letters.

Was “Fireplace residue” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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