Get in alignment a little bit (5)

I believe the answer is:

tinge

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'little bit' is the definition.
(a tinge is a little bit)

'get in alignment a' is the wordplay.
'get in' can be anagrammed to 'TINGE'.
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(Other definitions for tinge that I've seen before include "Get in (anag)" , "Slight amount of colour" , "Touch (of colour?)" , "suggestion" , "Little bit of colour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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