Less ruddy Crossword Clue

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PALER

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

RUDDY (adjective)
1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
2. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
LESS (adverb)
1. used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
LESS (adjective)
1. (comparative of `little’ usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
2. (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer

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