Make too hot and wet (5)

I believe the answer is:

scald

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'make too' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for scald that I've seen before include "Hurt with hot water" , "Burn with water" , "Injure with steam" , "Heat (milk) to near boiling point" , "Burn with hot liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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