What a phoenix rises from

Editorially verified for the Aug 12, 2026

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A mythical phoenix emerging from a pile of ashes.

Clue explained

In the familiar phoenix legend, the bird is reborn by rising from its own ashes. The plural form matches the usual expression “rise from the ashes.”

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Caitlin Clark's league, for short
  2. 5Odysseus's hiding place when entering the city of Troy
  3. 7Hawaiian "hi"
  4. 8Personal opinions, in modern parlance
  5. 9Where a nuthatch hatches

Down

  1. 1"Come again?"
  2. 2Hall-of-Fame pitcher ___ Ryan
  3. 3Unloaded?
  4. 4What a phoenix rises from
  5. 6The "E" of NE

The answer to “What a phoenix rises from” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ASHES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“What a phoenix rises from” answer

ASHES (5 letters)

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What does ASHES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ASHES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
  • a trophy for the winner of a series of Test matches in a cricket season between England and Australia

When else has “What a phoenix rises from” appeared?

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August 12, 2026 (most recent) → ASHES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “What a phoenix rises from”?

The answer is ASHES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What a phoenix rises from”?

5 letters: ASHES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “What a phoenix rises from” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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