What does the cryptic crossword clue "19 literature is both this and that, would you say? A shade (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "A shade". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). DARK (synonym="DARK") + RED (synonym=""would you say?'") = DARKRED; definition: "A shade" The answer is DARKRED.

19 literature is both this and that, would you say? A shade (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29293 | 11 Across | 2024-01-31 flower

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