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Cinder-to-be

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ember

(Other definitions for ember that I've seen before include "Cryptic question" , "Smouldering piece left over from a fire" , "Small piece of glowing coal in a dying fire" , "Just a glimmer" , "Burning coal" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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