Overcooking is a common mistake made in the kitchen, and it can have disastrous consequences. Burning food is one of the most common results of overcooking, as the heat applied to the food is too high and causes it to char or burn. Charring is another result of overcooking, which is when the food is cooked at too high a temperature for too long, resulting in a dry, hard texture. Both of these terms, 'burns' and 'CHARS', are five letter words that can be used to describe the process of overcooking.