Glowing fireplace bit

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An ember is a small glowing piece of burning or recently burned wood in a fireplace. “Glowing” distinguishes it from ordinary ash.

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A glowing ember among fireplace logs.

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Across

  1. 1Coke or Pepsi
  2. 5Mooing grazers
  3. 9"Just so you know!" ads
  4. 13"Sad to say . . ."
  5. 14Speed-measuring tech
  6. 15Equity-focused community center, for short
  7. 16Neighborhood with designer boutiques
  8. 19Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc." has one big one
  9. 20Top group of celebs
  10. 21___ sweet ___
  11. 22Soup with a tonkotsu variety
  12. 24Late payment, e.g.
  13. 26Supergoop! bottle letters
  14. 28One-___ (single occurrences)
  15. 30Photocopier brand
  16. 32Manual's counterpart
  17. 33Dentist's thread
  18. 35Pottery or glassblowing, for example
  19. 36Go up
  20. 37"Straight from the manufacturer" purchase option
  21. 41Large flightless bird
  22. 42"What do ___ mean?"
  23. 43Not wild
  24. 44Take a power nap, say
  25. 46Google Maps technology
  26. 48Pain-relieving hemp product, for short
  27. 52Tool used for tilling
  28. 54Arthur for whom the ESPYs' Courage Award is named
  29. 56Kissing in the park, e.g.
  30. 57Hardly a saint
  31. 61Handheld game that shouts instructions
  32. 62Word before "position" or "vault"
  33. 63Taylor Swift's "The ___ Tour"
  34. 64Over
  35. 65With no other changes
  36. 66Corn unit
  37. 67Colorado ski town
  38. 68Past the deadline
  39. 69Trippy tab

Down

  1. 1Barista's workplace
  2. 2Skincare brand that sounds like an exclamation
  3. 3Intense concentration
  4. 4Fireplace remains
  5. 5Dog
  6. 6"What are the ___?"
  7. 7"Any minute now . . ."
  8. 8Soon-to-be alumni (Abbr.)
  9. 9Prefix with "technic"
  10. 10Bikini, e.g.
  11. 11Is OK with
  12. 12Stopped standing
  13. 14Watch brand with a crown logo
  14. 17"That's me!"
  15. 18Run of ___ mill
  16. 23Aide (Abbr.)
  17. 25"Even more dairy" pizza request
  18. 27Nemesis
  19. 28"Shark Tank" proposal
  20. 29Feature of the Portland Fire and Miami Heat logos
  21. 31Awesomesauce
  22. 32Followed a curved path
  23. 34Vegan milk option
  24. 38Walkie-talkie user's "Gotcha"
  25. 39"Gotcha"
  26. 40Glowing fireplace bit
  27. 45Be one's best self
  28. 47Fried South Asian snack
  29. 49Performances with arias
  30. 50Driver's license, e.g.
  31. 51Back muscles, for short
  32. 53Frequently
  33. 55Divided
  34. 57Keychain attachments
  35. 58Each
  36. 59Milky gemstone
  37. 60Sense
  38. 61Sheep's sound

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Coke or Pepsi — Answer: COLA. Hint: Either brand is a classic fizzy drink served cold 🥤
  2. 5. Mooing grazers — Answer: COWS. Hint: These farm animals turn grass into milk and make a familiar sound 🐄
  3. 9. "Just so you know!" ads — Answer: PSAS. Hint: These announcements often share helpful messages for the public 📢
  4. 13. "Sad to say . . ." — Answer: ALAS. Hint: This brief exclamation signals disappointment or regret 😔
  5. 14. Speed-measuring tech — Answer: RADAR. Hint: This technology uses reflected waves to track moving objects 📡
  6. 15. Equity-focused community center, for short — Answer: YWCA. Hint: This community organization is known for supporting women and equity 🤝
  7. 16. Neighborhood with designer boutiques — Answer: FASHIONDISTRICT. Hint: This shopping area is known for haute couture and luxury labels 👗
  8. 19. Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc." has one big one — Answer: EYE. Hint: The cyclops-like monster’s standout facial feature is impossible to miss 👁️
  9. 20. Top group of celebs — Answer: ALIST. Hint: This describes entertainment’s most elite celebrity tier 🌟
  10. 21. ___ sweet ___ — Answer: HOME. Hint: Complete the cozy phrase celebrating one’s own place 🏡
  11. 22. Soup with a tonkotsu variety — Answer: RAMEN. Hint: This Japanese noodle soup can feature a rich pork-bone broth 🍜
  12. 24. Late payment, e.g. — Answer: FEE. Hint: This extra charge may appear after missing a due date 💸
  13. 26. Supergoop! bottle letters — Answer: SPF. Hint: Look for the sunscreen rating that tells how much UV protection it offers. ☀️
  14. 28. One-___ (single occurrences) — Answer: OFFS. Hint: These describe items that happen only once. 1️⃣
  15. 30. Photocopier brand — Answer: XEROX. Hint: This brand name is often used as a verb for making copies. 📄
  16. 32. Manual's counterpart — Answer: AUTO. Hint: It means operating automatically rather than by hand. ⚙️
  17. 33. Dentist's thread — Answer: FLOSS. Hint: Use this string between your teeth to remove plaque. 🦷
  18. 35. Pottery or glassblowing, for example — Answer: ART. Hint: Both pottery and glassblowing can be creative forms of this. 🎨
  19. 36. Go up — Answer: RISE. Hint: The opposite of fall is what the sun does each morning. 🌅
  20. 37. "Straight from the manufacturer" purchase option — Answer: FACTORYDIRECT. Hint: Buying this way skips the middleman and comes straight from the maker. 🏭
  21. 41. Large flightless bird — Answer: EMU. Hint: This Australian runner has wings but cannot fly. 🐦
  22. 42. "What do ___ mean?" — Answer: YOU. Hint: The question asks which person the speaker is addressing. ❓
  23. 43. Not wild — Answer: TAME. Hint: A domesticated animal is the opposite of this. 🐾
  24. 44. Take a power nap, say — Answer: REST. Hint: A brief nap can provide this kind of break. 😴
  25. 46. Google Maps technology — Answer: GPS. Hint: This satellite-based system helps pinpoint your location. 📍
  26. 48. Pain-relieving hemp product, for short — Answer: CBDOIL. Hint: This hemp-derived remedy is often marketed for soothing discomfort. 🌿
  27. 52. Tool used for tilling — Answer: HOE. Hint: Gardeners use this implement to break up soil and remove weeds. 🌱
  28. 54. Arthur for whom the ESPYs' Courage Award is named — Answer: ASHE. Hint: The tennis legend honored here also fought for civil rights. 🎾
  29. 56. Kissing in the park, e.g. — Answer: PDA. Hint: A public display of affection might include a kiss in the park. 💋
  30. 57. Hardly a saint — Answer: FARFROMPERFECT. Hint: This describes someone who is certainly not flawless. 😇
  31. 61. Handheld game that shouts instructions — Answer: BOPIT. Hint: This handheld game tests reflexes by calling out physical commands. 🎮
  32. 62. Word before "position" or "vault" — Answer: POLE. Hint: A vertical shaft can support a flag or help a vaulter launch upward. 🏁
  33. 63. Taylor Swift's "The ___ Tour" — Answer: ERAS. Hint: This tour celebrates the different periods of the singer’s career. 🎤
  34. 64. Over — Answer: ABOVE. Hint: It describes a position higher than something else. ⬆️
  35. 65. With no other changes — Answer: ASIS. Hint: Keep it exactly the way it currently stands. 🔒
  36. 66. Corn unit — Answer: EAR. Hint: Think of what you might find on the cob! 🌽
  37. 67. Colorado ski town — Answer: ASPEN. Hint: This Colorado destination is famous for powder and winter sports. 🎿
  38. 68. Past the deadline — Answer: LATE. Hint: It arrives after the scheduled time. ⏰
  39. 69. Trippy tab — Answer: LSD. Hint: This famously mind-altering substance is often called acid. 🌀

Down

  1. 1. Barista's workplace — Answer: CAFE. Hint: Look for this cozy spot where coffee and pastries are served. ☕
  2. 2. Skincare brand that sounds like an exclamation — Answer: OLAY. Hint: This beauty label’s name sounds like a cheerful outburst. 📣
  3. 3. Intense concentration — Answer: LASERFOCUS. Hint: It is the kind of attention that blocks out every distraction. 🎯
  4. 4. Fireplace remains — Answer: ASH. Hint: These are what logs leave behind after the fire goes out. 🔥
  5. 5. Dog — Answer: CANINE. Hint: Think of a toothy adjective or a member of the dog family. 🐕
  6. 6. "What are the ___?" — Answer: ODDS. Hint: They measure the chances of something happening. 🎲
  7. 7. "Any minute now . . ." — Answer: WAITFORIT. Hint: This playful phrase asks someone to be patient for just a moment. ⏳
  8. 8. Soon-to-be alumni (Abbr.) — Answer: SRS. Hint: These students are in their final stretch before graduation. 🎓
  9. 9. Prefix with "technic" — Answer: PYRO. Hint: This prefix points to fire, as in a fire-related field. 🔥
  10. 10. Bikini, e.g. — Answer: SWIMSUIT. Hint: A bikini is one example of this beach-ready garment. 🩱
  11. 11. Is OK with — Answer: ACCEPTS. Hint: It agrees to take or approve something offered. 👍
  12. 12. Stopped standing — Answer: SAT. Hint: After standing for a while, one may have done this. 🪑
  13. 14. Watch brand with a crown logo — Answer: ROLEX. Hint: Its iconic emblem features a crown above the name. 👑
  14. 17. "That's me!" — Answer: IAM. Hint: A confident self-identifying response might sound like this. 🙋
  15. 18. Run of ___ mill — Answer: THE. Hint: This phrase describes something ordinary or unremarkable. 🏭
  16. 23. Aide (Abbr.) — Answer: ASST. Hint: Look for a shortened workplace term for someone who assists. 🧑‍💼
  17. 25. "Even more dairy" pizza request — Answer: EXTRACHEESE. Hint: Ask the pizza maker to pile on more dairy goodness. 🍕
  18. 27. Nemesis — Answer: FOE. Hint: Think of the adversary who always seems to be working against you. ⚔️
  19. 28. "Shark Tank" proposal — Answer: OFFER. Hint: An entrepreneur brings this for investors to consider. 💼
  20. 29. Feature of the Portland Fire and Miami Heat logos — Answer: FLAME. Hint: Look for the fiery shape shared by both team emblems. 🔥
  21. 31. Awesomesauce — Answer: RAD. Hint: A compact bit of slang for something excellent. 😎
  22. 32. Followed a curved path — Answer: ARCED. Hint: The route bent smoothly rather than staying straight. 🌀
  23. 34. Vegan milk option — Answer: SOY. Hint: This plant-based pour comes from a humble bean. 🥛
  24. 38. Walkie-talkie user's "Gotcha" — Answer: ROGER. Hint: A radio-friendly way to confirm the message was received. 📻
  25. 39. "Gotcha" — Answer: YUP. Hint: A casual affirmative fits this brief reply. 👍
  26. 40. Glowing fireplace bit — Answer: EMBER. Hint: A tiny glowing remnant can linger after the flames subside. 🪵
  27. 45. Be one's best self — Answer: THRIVE. Hint: Aim to flourish and reach your full potential. 🌱
  28. 47. Fried South Asian snack — Answer: SAMOSA. Hint: This crisp, stuffed triangle is a beloved South Asian bite. 🥟
  29. 49. Performances with arias — Answer: OPERAS. Hint: These grand stage works weave singing, drama, and orchestra. 🎭
  30. 50. Driver's license, e.g. — Answer: IDCARD. Hint: A wallet-sized document can verify who you are. 🪪
  31. 51. Back muscles, for short — Answer: LATS. Hint: Gym talk shortens these broad back muscles. 💪
  32. 53. Frequently — Answer: OFTEN. Hint: A handy word for something that happens many times 🔁
  33. 55. Divided — Answer: SPLIT. Hint: To divide something cleanly is to do this. ➗
  34. 57. Keychain attachments — Answer: FOBS. Hint: Small accessories can clip onto keys or unlock a car remotely. 🔑
  35. 58. Each — Answer: APOP. Hint: Think about the word used to refer to individual items in a collection! 📦
  36. 59. Milky gemstone — Answer: OPAL. Hint: A pearly gem that often flashes a dreamy glow ✨
  37. 60. Sense — Answer: FEEL. Hint: It's what you do when you notice something through your emotions! 😊
  38. 61. Sheep's sound — Answer: BAA. Hint: Think of the simple bleat heard from a woolly farm animal. 🐑

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The answer to “Glowing fireplace bit” in the USA Today crossword is EMBER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 40-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.

“Glowing fireplace bit” answer

EMBER (5 letters)

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The answer is EMBER, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 19, 2026.

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5 letters: EMBER.

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Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 19, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 40-Down.

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