A campfire starter is an essential item for any outdoor camping trip. The term CAMPFIRE STARTER can be broken down into four crossword solutions: EMBER (5 letters), SMORES (6 letters), SMORE (5 letters), and ASHES (5 letters). EMBER is a glowing, hot coal that is used to start a fire. Smores are a popular campfire treat made of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. A smore is a single serving of the treat. ASHES are the remains of a fire after it has been extinguished.