Leave on the grill too long, maybe (4)

I believe the answer is:

char

(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "House cleaner" , "Partly burn - cleaning woman" , "Noiseless" , "Scorch: trout-like fish" , "Partially burn; fish" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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