Cook with direct heat (5)

I believe the answer is:

broil

(Other definitions for broil that I've seen before include "Old quarrel" , "Become very hot (in sun)" , "disturbance" , "overheat?" , "get very heated" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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