Greyish-white (5)

I believe the answer is:

hoary

(Other definitions for hoary that I've seen before include "Like an old joke" , "Ancient and venerable" , "Grizzled or frosted" , "Venerably grey" , "Having grey or white hair" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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