Whence the phoenix rises (5 letters)

{ Answer }

ASHES

{ Related Clues }

"...___, dust to..."
Remains
Residue
Residues
Ruins
Vestiges
Arson evidence
Barbecue remnants
Burning result
Burnt residue
Campfire remains
Campfire residue
Conflagration residue
Cycle for a phoenix
Fallers on Pompeii
Fire leavings
Fire remnants
Fire residue
Fireplace fallout
Fireplace residue
Grate expectations?
Grate-ful?
Grave matter?
Grief symbol
Hearth debris
Hearth residue
Hibachi residue
Ingle residue
Leftovers at a barbecue
Lenten symbol
Pompeii's undoing
Ruins, as of a civilization
Sackcloth's partner
Smokers' residue
Smoker's trail
Timber trees
Contents of some urns
Indication of some oxidation
Phoenix's source of rebirth
Pompeiian cover-up
Result of a flare-up?
___ of rose (grayish red)
Smokers flick them
Word on either side of "to"
They used to be hot stuff

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer ASHES is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

{ Definition }

ASH as a noun:

1. the residue that remains when something is burned

2. (ash, ash tree) = any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus

3. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats

ASH as a verb:

1. convert into ashes