Burn a bit, as beef (4)

I believe the answer is:

char

(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "'Mrs Mopp'" , "Become black by burning" , "Overcook - fish - daily" , "Brown" , "tea > daily" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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