Burned a bit is a term used to describe something that has been exposed to heat or fire, resulting in a slight change in color or texture. The two crossword solutions for this term are SEARED and SINGED. SEARED is a cooking technique where the surface of a food is cooked at high temperatures, usually with a dry heat source such as a grill or pan. SINGED is a term used to describe something that has been exposed to a flame, resulting in the outer layer being burned or charred.