One male held in scorn turning red (7)

I believe the answer is:

crimson

(Other definitions for crimson that I've seen before include "Blush" , "Bright red" , "Become red-faced" , "Microns of colour" , "Ruddy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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