This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ASH as a word: Solid remains of a fire; (in the plural) Human (or animal) remains after cremation.
ASH has been an answer 19 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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