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Yes, sear is playable

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"Sear" Definition

noun

A condition, such as a scar, produced by searing.
The catch in a gunlock that keeps the hammer halfcocked or fully cocked.
A mark or scar left by.
The catch that holds the hammer of a gun's lock at cock or half cock.

verb-intransitive

To become withered or dried up.

verb-transitive

To cause to dry up and wither.
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of with or as if with a hot instrument. See Synonyms at burn1.

adjective

Variant of sere1.

verb

To cause withering or drying.
To make withered and dry.
To burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat.
To cook the surface of quickly with intense heat.

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