___ Grey (variety of 2-Down) (4)

I believe the answer is:

earl

(Other definitions for earl that I've seen before include "Husband of a countess" , "British nobleman" , "Lear (anag)" , "Peer of the realm" , "Rank immediately above viscount" .)

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

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