What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Like a fireplace in need of cleaning" from October 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like a fireplace in need of cleaning”

This clue appeared as 63-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ASHY

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Like a fireplace in need of cleaning” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a fireplace in need of cleaning” clue?+

The answer is ASHY (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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