Cryptic crossword clue
Charred, providing a bit of light housework 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ADUST

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The straight part
We know that "Charred" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case charred = adust.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ADUST mean?

ADUST adjective
  1. (usually postpositive, of a bodily humour) Abnormally dark or over-concentrated; associated with various states of discomfort or illness (specifically being too hot or dry).
  2. (by extension) Hot and dry; thirsty or parched.
  3. Burnt or having a scorched color.

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