Fireplace residue Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Fireplace residue” from the USA Today crossword of February 18, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

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USA TODAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

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Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

Hint 1 Meaning

Hint 2 Anagram

Hint 3 Another clue

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This clue also appeared in the USA Today on November 26, 2025, July 6, 2025, June 17, 2025.

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What is the answer to “Fireplace residue”?

ASH, 3 letters: to burn into a solid residue.

When was “Fireplace residue” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of February 18, 2026, and 3 more times before that.

How many letters does the answer have?

3 letters, starting with A.