Shouting takes place now and again in the UAE (3)

I believe the answer is:

hue

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'uae' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for hue that I've seen before include "General hubbub - . . . and cry" , "Colour or tint" , "red or black, say" , "General outburst of alarm or protest - . . . and cry" , "complexion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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