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Ross

I believe the answer is:

ash

(Other definitions for ash that I've seen before include "Residue after burning" , "It comes from volcano" , "Tree with winged seeds" , "Fire's remains" , "Rowan tree is also called the mountain . . ." .)

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