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The Clue

Parboils (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SCALDS

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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"