Used to draw assorted petals. (6)

I believe the answer is:

pastel

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'used to draw' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'assorted petals' is the wordplay.
'assorted' indicates an anagram.
'petals' with letters rearranged gives 'PASTEL'.

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(Other definitions for pastel that I've seen before include "Staple light colour" , "Pleats of a light colour" , "Chalky crayon" , "Crayon - of soft shades" , "pigments mixed with gum" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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