Lightly burn Crossword Clue

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Lightly burn Crossword Answer

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SCORCH

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CHAR

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. become superficially burned
2. burn superficially or lightly
(noun)
1. a surface burn

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIGHTLY (adverb)
1. in a small quantity or extent
2. with few burdens
BURN (noun)
1. pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
2. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
BURN (verb)
1. undergo combustion
2. use up (energy)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SCORCH
(6 letters)
CHAR
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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