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Brown, in a way (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sear

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Withered" , "Dried up, parched" , "Cauterise" , "Burn, scorch intensely" , "Scorch, brand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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