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Burnt ___ (trimmings from smoked brisket) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ends

(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "Finishes (could be loose or dead?)" , "Final parts" , "passes away" , "Completes - purposes" , "Send to conclusions" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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