Bit of black powder (3)

I believe the answer is:

ash

(Other definitions for ash that I've seen before include "Hardwood" , "It no longer burns" , "Woodland tree; result of burning" , "remains after forest fire?" , "Burnt material; tree" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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