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Earth-based pigment (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ocher

(Other definitions for ocher that I've seen before include "A form of earthy colour" , "earthy material in LA?" , "over there seeing earthy material in NY?" , "See American paint" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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