What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greenish-brown mist by lake (5)" mean?

The definition is "Greenish-brown". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAZE (synonym="mist") + L (abbreviation="lake") = HAZEL; definition: "Greenish-brown" The answer is Hazel.

Greenish-brown mist by lake (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3040 | 13 Across | 2020-01-26 flower

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