Cook to nearly burnt (4)

I believe the answer is:

char

(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "Burn; scorch" , "way to make carbon" , "House cleaner" , "Singe, scorch" , "Singe; a fish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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