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Burn slightly crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026
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Meaning cue
Cooks do this quickly to brown the outside of food.
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Answer
SEAR
Why it fits
To sear is to apply high heat to a surface. The clue's “slightly” suggests surface burning rather than burning through.
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The clue asks for a base-form verb involving surface heat.
Answer meaning
To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.
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