Singe (4)
(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Cauterize" , "Make very hot and dry" , "Cauterise" , "Cook (quickly at great heat)" , "Scorch, brand" .)
'singe' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "tea > daily" , "Tea - cleaning lady" , "Overcook - fish - daily" , "House cleaner" , "Partially burn; fish" .)
'singe' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scald that I've seen before include "Heat (milk) to near boiling point" , "Hurt with hot water" , "Injure with hot liquid" , "Injure with steam" , "Burn with water" .)
'singe' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scorch that I've seen before include "Shrivel through heat" , "Burn; drive very fast (informal)" , "Blacken" , "dry up" , "Damage with heat" .)