Yellow pigment in the form of fine clay (5)

I believe the answer is:

ochre

(Other definitions for ochre that I've seen before include "Yellowish-brown or red pigment" , "Orange-yellow colour" , "Golden pigment" , "Brown" , "Earth-coloured pigment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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