What does the cryptic crossword clue "Head of silver, if not grey (7)" mean?

The definition is "grey". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="silver,") + UNLESS (synonym="if not") = SUNLESS; definition: "grey" The answer is Sunless.

Head of silver, if not grey (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3049 | 27 Across | 2020-03-29 flower

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