Blacken on the barbecue Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 28, 2019 · 21-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between April 2008 and July 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 28, 2019 · 21-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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