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Clamour for colour (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hue

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This could be a double definition.

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

'for colour' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for hue that I've seen before include "'Pigment, colour (3)'" , "Tint, shade" , "complexion" , "Delicate shade" , "Shade, aspect; Vietnam port" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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