Cigar bit (3)

I believe the answer is:

ash

(Other definitions for ash that I've seen before include "Tree with silver-grey bark" , "What's left of the fire" , "Tree with winged seeds" , "Grey colour" , "deposit" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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