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Cane beyond the pale? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

tan

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This clue could be a double definition.

'cane' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'beyond the pale?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for tan that I've seen before include "Thrash" , "Tawny" , "Get the effect of the sun." , "Brown colour acquired from sun" , "Lightish brown colour" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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