Char or blacken (5)

I believe the answer is:

singe

This clue is a double definition.

'char' is the first definition.
(I know that singe is a type of char)

'blacken' is the second definition.
(I know that singe is a type of blacken)

(Other definitions for singe that I've seen before include "Scorch lightly" , "Burn superficially" , "Effect of fire" , "Result of match accident" , "Superficial burn" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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