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Sense of taste evident in a sound choice of colours (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

palate

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(Other definitions for palate that I've seen before include "having ability to appreciate good food" , "part of trap" , "One may savour" , "A plate (anag.)" , "relish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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