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Apple with an out-of-the-way reddish colour (6)

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I believe the answer is:

russet

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This clue could be a double definition.

'apple' is the first definition.
(a russet-coloured apple)

'an out-of-the-way reddish colour' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for russet that I've seen before include "Reddish-brown - type of apple" , "Dessert apple" , "Brown with a reddish tinge" , "Brownish-red apple" , "Surest type of colour" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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