27 Across

NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Evidence of a fire

Answer:

ASH

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Evidence of a fire" points to the gray, powdery remains left behind after something burns. The answer is "ASH," which is the most common residue you’d find after wood, paper, or other materials have been consumed by flames. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition where the clue describes exactly what the answer is. Think of a campfire after it’s died out or the dusty remnants in a fireplace.

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