“Smoldering remnant” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••EMBER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EMBER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smoldering remnant”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 6, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 6, 2025 grid1ACursed look7 ltrs›14ATypically the biggest players on a football team7 ltrs›16AConvertible living room pieces8 ltrs›19A"You ready to do this?"6 ltrs›23A___ Lingus3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 6, 20258AKia sedan renamed the K5 in 20206 ltrs›15AMajor arteries6 ltrs›18ADances to a Chubby Checker song, say6 ltrs›20ADisplay container4 ltrs›22ABit of gear for an entomologist3 ltrs›24A"Please turn up the thermostat!"3 ltrs›25ACity at the center of "Moonraker," informally3 ltrs›27AWinners of Super Bowl III (and no other Super Bowls since then)4 ltrs›
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