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I believe the answer is:

sears

'chars' is the definition.
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This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for sears that I've seen before include "Makes very hot and dry" , "Superficially burns" , "Scorches or burns the surface of" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and The Star Tribune.
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