Clay colour (5)

I believe the answer is:

ochre

(Other definitions for ochre that I've seen before include "A shade" , "Money" , "Chore (anag) - pale brownish-yellow" , "Yellow-orange colour" , "Earth-coloured pigment" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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