The crossword solution for the term 'Cinders of Old Strips' is 'Ella', which is a reference to the classic fairytale Cinderella. In the story, Cinderella's wicked stepmother and stepsisters force her to do all the housework, including cleaning the fireplace, which leaves her covered in cinders. The phrase 'Old Strips' refers to the strips of cloth that Cinderella wears as a dress in the story.