Wingless wasp’s colour (5)

I believe the answer is:

tinge

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'colour' is the definition.
(tinge is a kind of colour)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for tinge that I've seen before include "Subdued colour" , "Small quantity of (differing) colour" , "Slight amount of colour" , "Slight but perceptible amount" , "Little bit of colour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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