What does the cryptic crossword clue "Peel off fine red pigment (5)" mean?

The definition is "Peel off". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="fine") + LAKE (synonym="pigment") = FLAKE; definition: "Peel off" The answer is FLAKE.

Peel off fine red pigment (5)

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