Crossword Genius

Has turned into tree (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ash

'tree' is the definition.
(ash is a kind of tree)

'has turned' is the wordplay.
'turned' indicates an anagram.
'has' with letters rearranged gives 'ASH'.

'into' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ash that I've seen before include "Tree; cinders" , "Grey colour" , "Volcanic dust" , "What's left of the fire" , "Silvery grey" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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