Residue of a fire (5)

I believe the answer is:

ember

(Other definitions for ember that I've seen before include "Wood still burning" , "Glowing coal; type of goose" , "Cryptic question" , "Piece of live coal" , "Glowing remainder of a fire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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