The Clue
Oleaceous trees (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ASHES
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Notes
The answer ASHES is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Grate-ful?
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Word before and after "to," in a religious phrase
Definition
ASH as a noun:
1. the residue that remains when something is burned
2. (ash, ash tree) = any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus
3. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
ASH as a verb:
1. convert into ashes