Small streak (5)

I believe the answer is:

fleck

(Other definitions for fleck that I've seen before include "Little spot" , "Speckle" , "Small patch of colour" , "A bit of colouring" , "Small patch of colour/light" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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