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Scorches (5)

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'scorches' is the definition.
('char' can be a synonym of 'scorch')

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(Other definitions for chars that I've seen before include "Sears" , "Scorches" , "Partially burns" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, the Universal, The Star Tribune, The Mirror, the Evening Standard and the Newsday.
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