What does the cryptic crossword clue "Add colour to refereeing scandal that is boring? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Add colou r to". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VAR (synonym="used in refereeing") + IE (synonym="that is") + GATE (synonym="GATE") = VARIEGATE The answer is VARIEGATE.

Add colour to refereeing scandal that is boring? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11784 | 11 Across | 2024-07-17 flower

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