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Apple-coloured? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

russet

I believe this clue is a double definition.

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

'coloured?' is the second definition.
('russet' can be similar in meaning to 'coloured')

(Other definitions for russet that I've seen before include "Surest type of colour" , "Autumnal reddish-brown colour" , "Brown; apple variety" , "Dessert apple" , "browny-red" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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