One way to make ears burn! (4)

I believe the answer is:

sear

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'burn' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'one way to make ears' is the wordplay.
'ears' can be anagrammed to 'SEAR'.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Withered" , "Make very hot and dry" , "Cauterise" , "Dried up, parched" , "Scorch or burn the surface of" .)

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