Red 40 or indigo (3)

I believe the answer is:

dye

(Other definitions for dye that I've seen before include "Staining material" , "Colouring; sounds like fade" , "Tint" , "Colour by dipping in liquid" , "Colouring material" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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