The crossword solution for the term 'CINDERS IN OLD STRIPS' is 'ELLA'. This is a reference to the classic fairytale Cinderella, which tells the story of a young girl named Ella who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Ella's fortunes change when she meets a fairy godmother who helps her attend a royal ball. Despite her stepmother's attempts to keep her from attending, Ella eventually succeeds in attending the ball and meets the prince, with whom she falls in love. The story ends with Ella marrying the prince and living happily ever after.