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Burn Superficially Crossword Clue
There are 3 exact and 132 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SEAR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SEAR
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SEAR" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture verb
- • Make very hot and dry
- • Become superficially burned
- • Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
- • Cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat adjective
- • Dry; withered, especially of vegetation. noun
- • A scar produced by searing
- • Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She seared the steak on high heat to get a nice crust."
- • "The hot iron seared the fabric, leaving a mark."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times27 Apr 2021 | Across 65 | |
| New York Times01 Nov 2016 | Down 54 | |
| The Guardian Quick16 Jun 2012 | Across 11 | |
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