Like a burnt-out firepit
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue Like a burnt-out firepit from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Like a burnt-out firepit (4)
Answer
The answer to Like a burnt-out firepit is Ashy (4 letters).
Why does Ashy fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Like a burnt-out firepit' describes the answer ASHY. Ashy means covered with or resembling ashes, having a grayish color or powdery texture. A burnt-out firepit contains the gray, powdery remains of burned wood and other materials. The word ashy captures both the literal presence of ash residue and the characteristic pale gray appearance that defines what's left after a fire has completely burned out.
What does Like a burnt-out firepit mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
burnt-out
adjective
•completely burned; extinguished after burning
firepit
noun
•a shallow depression or container for holding a fire outdoors
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 13-down in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Ashy mean?
adjective
•Having the color of ashes.
•Having dry or dead skin (therefore discolored).
Origin of the word Ashy
•origin: Old English 'æsce' meaning ash
•period: Old English
The word evolved from the Proto-Germanic '*askōn' and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages like German 'Asche' and Dutch 'as'.
How to use Ashy in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ashy.
•“The burnt-out firepit looked ashy and cold after last night's campfire had completely died down.”
•“After spending hours in the garden without moisturizer, her hands felt dry and ashy.”
•“The volcanic soil had an ashy texture from decades of accumulated debris.”
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- The answer has 4 letters: Ashy.
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