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Crimson dye derived from a Mexican beetle (9)

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I believe the answer is:

cochineal

(Other definitions for cochineal that I've seen before include "Red colour" , "Crimson dye from crushed insects" , "Red food colouring" , "Scarlet dye - in a cloche (anag)" , "Scarlet food dye" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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