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Result of a firing? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ashes

(Other definitions for ashes that I've seen before include "International competition" , "Residue from fire" , "Remains from a cremation" , "Former Wimbledon champion's" , "sporting trophy" .)

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