“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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The answer to “Hearth residue” is ASH
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe 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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently 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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