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Odd chore for shady type (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ochre

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'shady type' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'odd chore' is the wordplay.
'odd' is an anagram indicator.
'chore' anagrammed gives 'OCHRE'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ochre that I've seen before include "Yellowish-orange colour" , "Gold coins, perhaps" , "Brown" , "paint type" , "yellowish-red" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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