Burn (for) is a verb that means to cause something to be destroyed or damaged by fire or heat. The crossword solutions for the term burn (for) are SEAR (4 letters), CRAVE (5 letters), and SINGE (5 letters). SEAR is a cooking technique that involves quickly cooking food at a high temperature to create a browned, caramelized surface. CRAVE is an intense desire or longing for something. SINGE is to burn superficially or lightly.