What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kind of shade worn by bishop possibly (6)" mean?

The definition is "Kind". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MAN (synonym="a piece in chess such as a bishop") in HUE (synonym="shade") = HUMANE; definition: "Kind" The answer is HUMANE.

Kind of shade worn by bishop possibly (6)

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