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noun • the residue that remains when something is burned • any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus • strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats verb • convert into ashes | ||||
| 33% | 13 | Christian observance before the start of Lent | ||
noun • the Sunday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent) | ||||
| 33% | 10 | Feasting season before the start of Lent | ||
noun • immediately preceding Lent | ||||
Forehead Marker At The Start Of Lent
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ASH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: December 2, 2025
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