Cook in a hot pan (4)

I believe the answer is:

sear

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Scorch or burn the surface of" , "Withered" , "Burn, scorch intensely" , "Cauterise" , "Dried up, parched" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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