Burns superficially is a term used to describe the damage caused by heat or fire. The two crossword solutions for this term are SINGES (6 letters) and SCORCHES (8 letters). SINGES refers to the burning of the surface of an object, while SCORCHES refer to the burning of the surface of an object more severely. Both terms indicate that the object has been damaged by heat or fire, but the degree of damage is different. SINGES is less severe than SCORCHES.