Singe in a tandoor (4)

I believe the answer is:

char

(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "tea > daily" , "Kind of small trout - burn it black" , "Sear - fish" , "Perhaps overheat" , "Cleaner - tea" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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