Scorches (5)
'scorches' is the definition.
('sear' can be a synonym of 'scorch')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sears that I've seen before include "Scorches or burns the surface of" , "Superficially burns" , "Makes very hot and dry" .)
'scorches' is the definition.
('char' can be a synonym of 'scorch')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for chars that I've seen before include "Sears" , "Scorches" , "Partially burns" .)
(Other definitions for roasts that I've seen before include "Cooks in dry heat" , "gets very hot" , "traditional Sunday food" , "Cooks meat in oven" , "Has a go at" .)
'scorches' is the definition.
('singe' can be a synonym of 'scorch')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for singes that I've seen before include "Burns superficially" , "Scorches on the surface" , "Burns slightly, maybe while ironing" , "Burns lightly" , "burn-marks" .)