"In order to rise from its own ___ a phoenix first must burn" (Butler) (5)

I believe the answer is:

ashes

(Other definitions for ashes that I've seen before include "Former Wimbledon champion's" , "Remains of anything burnt" , "trees" , "Cricket honour in the fire" , "Embers" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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