Singes (5)
I believe the answer is:
sears
(Other definitions for sears that I've seen before include "Makes very hot and dry" , "Superficially burns" , "Scorches or burns the surface of" .)
I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate, the USA Today and The Star Tribune.
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