Blacken on a barbecue Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 10, 2014 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 10, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 10, 2014 · 31-Down · 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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