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She’s greyish and may turn paler (5)

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pearl

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'she's' is the definition.

'turn paler' is the wordplay.
'turn' is an anagram indicator.
'paler' is an anagram of 'PEARL'.

'greyish and may' is the link.
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(Other definitions for pearl that I've seen before include "Gem; an attacked Harbor" , "Much loved and valued person" , "See 12" , "finest example" , "Precious stone from shellfish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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