Blacken, as with fire (4)

I believe the answer is:

char

(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "(Work as a) cleaner" , "Become black by burning" , "Burn; cleaner; fish" , "Drink" , "Person who cleans" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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