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Colour of the flower (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cream

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This clue might be a double definition.

'colour of' is the first definition.
'cream' can be an answer for 'colour' (I know this). I am not certain of the 'of' bit.

'flower' is the second definition.
(both can mean the best example of something)

'the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for cream that I've seen before include "Best - substitute for shaving soap" , "The best part -of the crop" , "Fat-rich part of milk" , "treat for cat?" , "Milk product" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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