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Cauterize (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sear

'cauterize' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Burn briefly" , "Cauterize" , "Make very hot and dry" , "Withered" , "Scorch or burn the surface of" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and the Penny Press.
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