Burn slightly, as a steak (4)

I believe the answer is:

char

(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "Make black by burning, say toast" , "Drink" , "Make black by burning, or a small trout" , "Singe, scorch" , "Kind of small trout - burn it black" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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