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Red key (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cardinal

I believe this is a double definition.

'red' is the first definition.
(I know that cardinal is a type of red)

'key' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for cardinal that I've seen before include "Vivid red of a senior bishop?" , "first" , "Leading RC dignitary" , "cleric" , "Senior Roman Catholic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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