“Hearth residue”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hearth residue”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 10, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter H
A ? H

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A S H

The answer to “Hearth residue” is ASH

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Aug 10, 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 “Hearth residue” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 10, 2025 as a down 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Hearth residue”

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

The verified answer is ASH — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

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

The answer ASH contains 3 letters.

Was “Hearth residue” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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