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Result of being fired? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ash

(Other definitions for ash that I've seen before include "Oleaceous tree" , "... for this maybe" , "It no longer burns" , "What's left after burning" , "Volcanic dust" .)

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