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Less ruddy (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

paler

'less ruddy' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for paler that I've seen before include "Less colourful" , "Less dark" , "Lighter in colour" , "comparatively anaemic" , "rather sickly-looking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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