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Updated June 2026
Burns slightly or partially; also, does charring work or cleaning.
“The cook chars the peppers over an open flame to blister the skin.”
"Chars" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
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