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Saint, mature, revealing band of colour (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stripe

'band of colour' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'saint mature' is the wordplay.
'saint' becomes 'st' (abbreviation).
'mature' becomes 'ripe' (similar in meaning).
'st'+'ripe'='STRIPE'

'revealing' is the link.

(Other definitions for stripe that I've seen before include "Narrow band of colour" , "Braid showing military rank" , "Band of colour - 3 of rank" , "Sleeve badge showing military rank" , "Sign of a soldier's rank" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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