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Burn superficially (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

singe

'burn superficially' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for singe that I've seen before include "Result of burning" , "Lightly burn" , "Scorch lightly" , "Burn superficially" , "slight burn" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald.
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