What is the answer to "Scorch on the grill"?

The most common answer is CHAR. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2021, and first appeared in 2019.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Scorch on the grill Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on Scorch on the grill? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the August 19, 2025 New Yorker crossword. Get the solution here.

Scorch on the grill Crossword Answer

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Scorch on the grill Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Scorch on the grill" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Scorch on the grill" crossword clue is CHAR. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Scorch on the grill" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 19, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of CHAR?

The word CHAR means: burn to charcoal. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Scorch on the grill".