Like used BBQ pits

ASHY

["**Hint:** \"Covered in the remnants of a fire.\"\n\nThis hint guides the solver toward thinking about what remains after something burns, without directly stating \"ash\" or \"ashy.\" It’s easier than the original clue but still requires a small leap to reach the answer."]

The clue **"Like used BBQ pits"** leads to the answer **"ASHY"** through the following reasoning: 1. **Literal Meaning**: After a BBQ pit is used, it typically contains **ash** from burned wood or charcoal. 2. **Adjective Form**: The word **"ashy"** is the adjectival form of "ash," meaning covered in or resembling ash. 3. **Wordplay**: The clue uses a straightforward definition rather than complex wordplay, but the key is recognizing that "used BBQ pits" are characterized by being **ashy**. Thus, the answer fits because it describes the state of a BBQ pit after use.