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Blacken (4)

Ross

I think it could be either:

sear

char

'blacken' is the definition.
(I know that blacken can be written as sear)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Cook (quickly at great heat)" , "Cauterize" , "Burn briefly" , "Dried up, parched" , "Make very hot and dry" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate, the Universal, the Penny Press, the LA Times, The New York Times, The Sun, The Star Tribune and The Mirror.
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