Scorch on a stovetop (4)

I believe the answer is:

sear

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Scorch, brand" , "Dried up, parched" , "Scorch or burn the surface of" , "Cook (quickly at great heat)" , "Cauterize" .)

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

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