What is the answer to "Like air near a fire" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Like air near a fire" is ASHY (4 letters).

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Like air near a fire USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 11, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ASHY

4 letters · Down · last seen September 11, 2026

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