Blacken, as by fire Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 23, 2017 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 23, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 23, 2017 · 23-Across · 4 letters
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burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling"
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