The Clue
Parboils (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SCALDS
Tags
Notes
The answer SCALDS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
SCALD as a noun:
1. a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
2. the act of burning with steam or hot water
SCALD as a verb:
1. (blister, scald, whip) = subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
2. treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"
3. heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk"
4. burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"