Quick burn (4)

I believe the answer is:

sear

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Dried-up, parched" , "Burn, scorch intensely" , "Withered" , "Scorch, brand" , "Scorch or burn the surface of" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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