What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fellow joining farm workers – colourful? (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIG (synonym="PIG") + MEN (synonym="”farm workers”") + TED (synonym="as a male name, “Fellow”") = PIGMENTED The answer is PIGMENTED.

Fellow joining farm workers – colourful? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29503 | 10 Across | 2024-10-02 flower

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