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Somewhat dark horse (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grey

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This might be a double definition.

'somewhat dark' is the first definition.
'grey' can be an answer for 'dark' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'somewhat' bit.

'horse' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for grey that I've seen before include "Neutral tone between black and white" , "Looking old" , "Nondescript; overcast (sky)" , "showing his age?" , "Bushy-tailed North America rodent, now a UK pest" .)

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