Like terrain downwind of an erupting volcano (4)

I believe the answer is:

ashy

(Other definitions for ashy that I've seen before include "Like burnt residue" , "like Cinders" , "Like burnt remains" , "Wan" , "Dusty" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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